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Before Use User Guide
Shooting Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about the camera.
Viewing

Using MENU items (Shooting)

Using MENU items (Viewing)

Changing settings

Using with your computer

Printing

Troubleshooting

Precautions / About this camera

Contents list

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Top page > Operation Search

Operation Search
Operation Search
Before Use

Shooting Operation Search


Search by Operation
Viewing
Back to top
Using MENU items (Shooting)

Using MENU items (Viewing)

Changing settings

Using with your computer

Printing

Troubleshooting

Precautions / About this camera

Contents list
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Top page > Before Use

Operation Search
Before Use
Before Use

Shooting How to use this User Guide


How to use this User Guide
Viewing
The images used in this User Guide
Using MENU items (Shooting)
Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen
Using MENU items (Viewing) Names of parts
Changing settings List of icons displayed on the screen
Using the wrist strap
Using with your computer
Using the wrist strap
Printing
Using the internal memory
Troubleshooting Saving the images
Precautions / About this camera Back to top

Contents list
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Top page > Shooting

Operation Search
Shooting
Before Use

Shooting Shooting still images


Shooting still images
Viewing
Zoom
Using MENU items (Shooting)
Shooting movies
Using MENU items (Viewing) Shooting movies
Changing settings Setting REC mode

Using with your computer


List of mode switch functions
Intelligent Auto
Printing
Program Auto
Troubleshooting Scene Selection
SteadyShot
Precautions / About this camera
Sweep Panorama
Contents list Movie Mode
Functions not available in some REC modes
Using shooting functions
DISP (Screen Display Settings)
Flash
Smile Shutter
Self-Timer
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Operation Search
Viewing
Before Use

Shooting Viewing still images


Viewing still images
Viewing
Playback zoom
Using MENU items (Shooting) Image Index
Using MENU items (Viewing) Deleting images

Changing settings Delete button


Viewing movies
Using with your computer
Viewing movies
Printing
Viewing panorama images
Troubleshooting Scrolling the panorama images for display
Precautions / About this camera Back to top

Contents list
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Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting)

Operation Search
Using MENU items (Shooting)
Before Use

Shooting Using MENU items (Shooting)


Using MENU items (Shooting)
Viewing
MENU items (Shooting)
Using MENU items (Shooting)
REC Mode
Using MENU items (Viewing) Scene Selection
Changing settings Easy Mode
Shooting Direction
Using with your computer
Image Size
Printing Burst Settings

Troubleshooting
Macro
EV
Precautions / About this camera
ISO
Contents list White Balance
Focus
Metering Mode
Scene Recognition
Smile Detection Sensitivity
Face Detection
DRO
Anti Blink
Shooting MENU list
MENU items not available in some REC modes
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Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing)

Operation Search
Using MENU items (Viewing)
Before Use

Shooting Using MENU items (Viewing)


Using MENU items (Viewing)
Viewing
MENU items (Viewing)
Using MENU items (Shooting)
Easy Mode
Using MENU items (Viewing) Share it Later
Changing settings Slideshow
View Mode
Using with your computer
Retouch
Printing Delete

Troubleshooting
Protect
Rotate
Precautions / About this camera
Select Folder
Contents list Playback MENU list
MENU items that cannot be set according to View Mode
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Changing settings
Before Use

Shooting Changing settings


Changing camera settings
Viewing
Shooting Settings
Using MENU items (Shooting)
Grid Line
Using MENU items (Viewing) Disp. Resolution
Changing settings Digital Zoom
Red Eye Reduction
Using with your computer
Blink Alert
Printing Main Settings
Troubleshooting Beep
Language Setting
Precautions / About this camera
Function Guide
Contents list Display color
Power Save
Initialize
USB Connect
USB Power Supply
LUN Setting
Download Music
Empty Music
Internal Memory Tool
Format
Create REC. Folder
Change REC. Folder
Delete REC. Folder
File Number
Clock Settings
Area Setting
Date & Time Setting
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Using with your computer
Before Use

Shooting Recommended computer environment


Recommended computer environment (Windows)
Viewing
Recommended computer environment (Macintosh)
Using MENU items (Shooting)
Using the software
Using MENU items (Viewing) “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)”
Changing settings “Music Transfer”
Installing “PMB” and “Music Transfer” (Windows)
Using with your computer
Installing “Music Transfer” (Macintosh)
Printing Connecting the camera to the computer
Troubleshooting Connecting the camera to the computer
Importing images to a computer (Windows)
Precautions / About this camera
Importing images to a computer (Macintosh)
Contents list Deleting the USB connection
Uploading images to a media service
“PMB Portable”
Starting up “PMB Portable” (Windows)
Starting up “PMB Portable” (Macintosh)
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Printing
Before Use

Shooting Printing still images


Printing still images
Viewing
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Using MENU items (Shooting)

Using MENU items (Viewing)

Changing settings

Using with your computer

Printing

Troubleshooting

Precautions / About this camera

Contents list
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Top page > Troubleshooting

Operation Search
Troubleshooting
Before Use

Shooting If you have problems


If you have problems
Viewing
Troubleshooting
Using MENU items (Shooting)
Battery pack and power
Using MENU items (Viewing) Shooting still images / movies
Changing settings Viewing images
Deleting
Using with your computer
Computers
Printing Printing

Troubleshooting
Others
Warning indicators and messages
Precautions / About this camera
Messages
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Top page > Precautions / About this camera

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Precautions / About this camera
Before Use

Shooting Precautions
Precautions
Viewing
Built-in battery pack
Using MENU items (Shooting) Notes on the AC adaptor
Using MENU items (Viewing) On cleaning

Changing settings On cleaning


Number of still images and recordable time of movies
Using with your computer
Number of still images
Printing
Recordable time of movies
Troubleshooting Using the camera abroad
Precautions / About this camera Using the camera abroad

Contents list
About this camera
License
Trademarks
Trademarks
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Top page > Contents list

Operation Search
Contents list
Before Use

Shooting Operation Search


Viewing Operation Search
Using MENU items (Shooting) Search by Operation
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Using MENU items (Viewing)

Changing settings
Before Use
Using with your computer
How to use this User Guide
Printing How to use this User Guide
Troubleshooting The images used in this User Guide

Precautions / About this camera Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen
Names of parts
Contents list List of icons displayed on the screen
Using the wrist strap
Using the wrist strap
Using the internal memory
Saving the images
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Shooting
Shooting still images
Shooting still images
Zoom
Shooting movies
Shooting movies
Setting REC mode
List of mode switch functions
Intelligent Auto
Program Auto
Scene Selection
SteadyShot
Sweep Panorama
Movie Mode
Functions not available in some REC modes
Using shooting functions
DISP (Screen Display Settings)
Flash
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Smile Shutter
Self-Timer
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Viewing
Viewing still images
Viewing still images
Playback zoom
Image Index
Deleting images
Delete button
Viewing movies
Viewing movies
Viewing panorama images
Scrolling the panorama images for display
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Using MENU items (Shooting)


Using MENU items (Shooting)
Using MENU items (Shooting)
MENU items (Shooting)
REC Mode
Scene Selection
Easy Mode
Shooting Direction
Image Size
Burst Settings
Macro
EV
ISO
White Balance
Focus
Metering Mode
Scene Recognition
Smile Detection Sensitivity
Face Detection
DRO
Anti Blink
Shooting MENU list
MENU items not available in some REC modes
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Using MENU items (Viewing)


Using MENU items (Viewing)
Using MENU items (Viewing)
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MENU items (Viewing)
Easy Mode
Share it Later
Slideshow
View Mode
Retouch
Delete
Protect
Rotate
Select Folder
Playback MENU list
MENU items that cannot be set according to View Mode
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Changing settings
Changing settings
Changing camera settings
Shooting Settings
Grid Line
Disp. Resolution
Digital Zoom
Red Eye Reduction
Blink Alert
Main Settings
Beep
Language Setting
Function Guide
Display color
Power Save
Initialize
USB Connect
USB Power Supply
LUN Setting
Download Music
Empty Music
Internal Memory Tool
Format
Create REC. Folder
Change REC. Folder
Delete REC. Folder
File Number
Clock Settings
Area Setting
Date & Time Setting
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Using with your computer
Recommended computer environment
Recommended computer environment (Windows)
Recommended computer environment (Macintosh)
Using the software
“PMB (Picture Motion Browser)”
“Music Transfer”
Installing “PMB” and “Music Transfer” (Windows)
Installing “Music Transfer” (Macintosh)
Connecting the camera to the computer
Connecting the camera to the computer
Importing images to a computer (Windows)
Importing images to a computer (Macintosh)
Deleting the USB connection
Uploading images to a media service
“PMB Portable”
Starting up “PMB Portable” (Windows)
Starting up “PMB Portable” (Macintosh)
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Printing
Printing still images
Printing still images
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Troubleshooting
If you have problems
If you have problems
Troubleshooting
Battery pack and power
Shooting still images / movies
Viewing images
Deleting
Computers
Printing
Others
Warning indicators and messages
Messages
Back to top

Precautions / About this camera


Precautions
Precautions
Built-in battery pack

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Notes on the AC adaptor
On cleaning
On cleaning
Number of still images and recordable time of movies
Number of still images
Recordable time of movies
Using the camera abroad
Using the camera abroad
About this camera
License
Trademarks
Trademarks
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Top page > Operation Search > Operation Search > Search by Operation

Operation Search

Before Use Search by Operation

Shooting
Leaving the settings to the camera
Viewing Intelligent Auto
Using MENU items (Shooting) Scene Selection
Scene Recognition
Using MENU items (Viewing)
Shooting portraits
Changing settings Scene Selection (Soft Snap)
Scene Selection (Twilight Portrait)
Using with your computer
Smile Shutter
Printing Scene Recognition
Face Detection
Troubleshooting Red Eye Reduction
Precautions / About this camera Shooting panoramic images
Contents list Sweep Panorama

Shooting moving objects


Movie Mode
Burst Settings

Shooting without blur


SteadyShot
Scene Selection (High Sensitivity)
Self-Timer(2sec)
ISO

Shooting with backlight


Flash
Scene Recognition
DRO

Shooting in dark places


Scene Selection (High Sensitivity)
Flash(Slow Synchro)
ISO

Changing focus position


Focus
Face Detection

Changing image size


Image Size

Changing screen display


DISP (Screen Display Settings)
Function Guide
Display color

Deleting images
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Delete
Delete button
Format

Displaying enlarged images


Playback zoom
Retouch (Trimming (Resize))

Editing images
Retouch

Playing back a series of images in order


Slideshow

Printing images with the date


“PMB (Picture Motion Browser)”

Changing clock settings


Area Setting
Date & Time Setting

Initializing settings
Initialize

Printing images
Printing still images

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Operation Search

Before Use How to use this User Guide

Shooting
Selecting a topic to display
Viewing Returning to a previous page
Printing out a page
Using MENU items (Shooting)
Marks and notations used in this User Guide
Using MENU items (Viewing) This User Guide explains how to use each function of the camera, how to change settings, and
Changing settings how to troubleshoot a problem.

Using with your computer


Selecting a topic to display
Printing
The following illustrations take Internet Explorer 7 as an example.
Troubleshooting 1. Click a title in the side bar on the left of the browser window.
The title’s topic list appears in the right pane.
Precautions / About this camera
2. Click a topic title in the list.
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Descriptions appear in the right pane.

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Changing the font size
Change the font size by changing the setting of your web browser. For how to change the font
size setting, refer to the Help of your web browser.

Returning to a previous page


Use the back button of your web browser or the breadcrumb trail navigation to return to a page
you previously viewed.

Printing out a page


Click the [Print] button to print out a page you are viewing.

Marks and notations used in this User Guide


In this User Guide, the sequence of operations is shown by arrows ( ) (A).
Operate the camera in the order indicated.

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Icons in the operating procedure sentences appear when the camera is in its default settings.
The default setting is indicated by .
indicates information that is useful to know.

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Top page > Before Use > How to use this User Guide > The images used in this User Guide

Operation Search

Before Use The images used in this User Guide

Shooting

Viewing Images used in this User Guide


The images used as examples in this User Guide are reproduced images, and are not actual
Using MENU items (Shooting)
images shot using this camera.
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Changing settings

Using with your computer

Printing

Troubleshooting

Precautions / About this camera

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Top page > Before Use > Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen > Names of
parts
Operation Search

Before Use
Names of parts
Shooting

Viewing

Using MENU items (Shooting)

Using MENU items (Viewing)

Changing settings

Using with your computer

Printing

Troubleshooting

Precautions / About this camera

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ON/OFF (Power) button

Shutter button

Power / Charge lamp

Flash

Self-Timer lamp / Smile Shutter lamp

Microphone

Lens

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LCD screen

(Playback) button

For shooting: W/T (zoom) lever


For viewing: (Playback zoom) lever / (Index) lever

Hook for wrist strap

Speaker

Mode switch

(Delete) button

MENU button

Control button
Menu on: / / / /
Menu off: / / /

Tripod receptacle

RESET button

Lock release lever for USB arm

(USB) arm

USB arm cover

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Top page > Before Use > Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen > List of
icons displayed on the screen
Operation Search

Before Use
List of icons displayed on the screen
Shooting

Viewing List of shooting mode icons


List of viewing mode icons
Using MENU items (Shooting)
Icons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status.
Using MENU items (Viewing) You can change the screen display using DISP (Screen Display Settings) on the control button.

Changing settings
List of shooting mode icons
Using with your computer

Printing

Troubleshooting

Precautions / About this camera

Contents list

Display Indication
Battery remaining

Low battery warning

Image size

Scene Selection

Shooting mode (Intelligent Auto / Program Auto /


SteadyShot / Sweep Panorama / Movie Mode)
Scene Recognition icon

White balance

Metering Mode

Vibration warning

Anti Blink

Scene Recognition

DRO

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Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator

1.4
Zoom scaling

Close Focus

Display Indication

AE/AF lock

ISO400 ISO number


NR slow shutter

125 Shutter speed


F3.5 Aperture value
+2.0EV Exposure value
AF range finder frame indicator

REC
Recording a movie / Movie standby
Standby
0:12 Recording time (m:s)

Display Indication
Recording folder

96 Number of recordable images


100Min Recordable time
Recording Media (Internal memory)

Flash mode

Red-eye reduction

Flash charging

Display Indication

Self-Timer

Overheating warning

Face detection

Destination

Burst Settings

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AF range finder frame

Spot metering cross-hairs

List of viewing mode icons

Display Indication
Battery remaining
Low battery
warning

Image size

Protect

Playback zoom

View Mode

Share it Later

Display Indication
101-0012 Folder-file number
2011 1 1
Recorded date/time of the playback image
9:30 AM

Display Indication
Playback folder

Image number / Number of images recorded in


12/12
selected folder
Playback Media (Internal memory)

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Changing folder

Metering Mode

Flash mode

White balance

ISO400 ISO number


Database file full / Database file error warning

Display Indication
+2.0EV Exposure value
500 Shutter speed
F3.5 Aperture value

Playback

Playback bar
00:00:12 Counter

Volume

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Top page > Before Use > Using the wrist strap > Using the wrist strap

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Before Use Using the wrist strap

Shooting
Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by
Viewing being dropped.

Using MENU items (Shooting)

Using MENU items (Viewing)

Changing settings

Using with your computer

Printing

Troubleshooting
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Top page > Before Use > Using the internal memory > Saving the images

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Before Use Saving the images

Shooting
Images recorded with this camera are all saved on the internal memory.
Viewing The camera has approximately 4GB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. This
camera does not support memory cards.
Using MENU items (Shooting)

Using MENU items (Viewing)

Changing settings

Using with your computer

Printing

Troubleshooting

Precautions / About this camera

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By making a USB connection between the camera and a computer, you can transfer data stored
in the internal memory to a computer.

We recommend that you copy (back up) important data to a hard disk of your computer.

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Top page > Shooting > Shooting still images > Shooting still images

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Before Use Shooting still images

Shooting
1. Set the mode switch to (Still Image), then press the ON/OFF (Power) button.
Viewing

Using MENU items (Shooting)

Using MENU items (Viewing)

Changing settings

Using with your computer

Printing

Troubleshooting

Precautions / About this camera

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2. Hold the camera steady as illustrated.

3. Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.


When the image is in focus, a beep sounds and the indicator lights.

The shortest shooting distance is approximately 1 cm (13/32 inches) (W), 50 cm (19 3/4
inches) (T) (from the lens).
4. Press the shutter button fully down.

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If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on
If the camera cannot focus on a subject automatically, the AE/AF lock indicator changes to
slowly flashing and the beep will not sound. Either recompose the shot or change the focus
setting. [Details]
Focusing may be difficult in the following situations:
It is dark and the subject is distant.
The contrast between the subject and the background is poor.
The subject is behind glass.
The subject is moving quickly.
There is reflective light or shiny surfaces.
The subject is backlit or there is a flashing light in the image frame.

Related Topic
Viewing still images
Image Size

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Top page > Shooting > Shooting still images > Zoom

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Before Use Zoom

Shooting
You can enlarge an image when shooting. The camera’s optical zoom function can enlarge
Viewing images up to 4×.
1. Slide the W/T (zoom) lever to (T) to zoom in, and to (W) to zoom out.
Using MENU items (Shooting)

Using MENU items (Viewing)

Changing settings

Using with your computer

Printing

Troubleshooting

Precautions / About this camera

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When the zoom scale exceeds 4×, set [Digital Zoom].

Note
Zoom is locked to the W side in Sweep Panorama mode.

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Top page > Shooting > Shooting movies > Shooting movies

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Before Use Shooting movies

Shooting
1. Set the mode switch to (Movie), then press the ON/OFF (Power) button.
Viewing

Using MENU items (Shooting)

Using MENU items (Viewing)

Changing settings

Using with your computer

Printing

Troubleshooting

Precautions / About this camera

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2. Press the shutter button to start recording.

3. Press the shutter button again to stop recording.

Related Topic
Zoom
Image Size

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Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > List of mode switch functions

Operation Search

Before Use List of mode switch functions

Shooting
Set the mode switch to the desired function.
Viewing

Using MENU items (Shooting)

Using MENU items (Viewing)

Changing settings

Using with your computer

Printing

Troubleshooting

Precautions / About this camera

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Allows you to shoot still images.


(Still Image) You can set the desired still image shooting mode with MENU [REC
Mode].
(Sweep
Allows you to shoot a panorama image after composing images.
Panorama)
Allows you to record movies.
(Movie) Press the shutter button fully down to start recording, and then press the
shutter button again to end the recording.

Related Topic
Intelligent Auto
Program Auto
Scene Selection
SteadyShot
Sweep Panorama
Movie Mode

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Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Intelligent Auto

Operation Search

Before Use Intelligent Auto

Shooting
Allows you to shoot still images with settings adjusted automatically.
Viewing
1. Set the mode switch to (Still Image).
Using MENU items (Shooting) 2. MENU (REC Mode) (Intelligent Auto) on the control button

Using MENU items (Viewing) 3. Shoot with the shutter button.

Changing settings
Note
Using with your computer You may not be able to set some functions depending on the selected REC mode. For
details, see “Functions not available in some REC modes” [Details] and “MENU items not
Printing available in some REC modes.” [Details]

Troubleshooting

Precautions / About this camera On Scene Recognition


Scene Recognition operates in Intelligent Auto mode. This function lets the camera automatically
Contents list
recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image.

When the camera recognizes (Twilight), (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight using a tripod),
(Backlight), (Backlight Portrait), (Landscape), (Macro), (Close Focus) or
(Portrait), the corresponding Scene Recognition icon and guide is displayed on the LCD screen.
For details, see “Scene Recognition”. [Details]

Related Topic
Scene Recognition

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Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Program Auto

Operation Search

Before Use Program Auto

Shooting
Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and
Viewing aperture value). You can also select various settings using the menu.

Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Set the mode switch to (Still Image).
2. MENU (REC Mode) (Program Auto) on the control button
Using MENU items (Viewing)
3. Shoot with the shutter button.
Changing settings

Using with your computer Note


You may not be able to set some functions or MENU items depending on the selected REC
Printing mode. For details, see “Functions not available in some REC modes” [Details] and “MENU
items not available in some REC modes.” [Details]
Troubleshooting

Precautions / About this camera

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Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Scene Selection

Operation Search

Before Use Scene Selection

Shooting
Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene.
Viewing
1. Set the mode switch to (Still Image).
Using MENU items (Shooting) 2. MENU (REC Mode) (Scene Selection) on the control button

Using MENU items (Viewing) desired mode


If you want to select the other Scene Selection mode, select from MENU.
Changing settings

Using with your computer Allows you to shoot images without a flash under low light conditions, reducing
blur.
Printing

Troubleshooting
(High
Precautions / About this camera Sensitivity)

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Allows you to shoot images with a softer atmosphere for portraits and flowers,
etc.

(Soft
Snap)

Allows easy shooting of distant scenes by focusing in the distance. Shoots vivid
blue sky and flora colors.

(Landscape)

Allows you to shoot sharp images of people with the night view in the
background without compromising the atmosphere.

(Twilight
Portrait)

Allows you to shoot night scenes at far distance without losing the dark
atmosphere of the surroundings.

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(Twilight)

Shifts to Macro mode, allowing you to shoot food arrangements in delicious and
bright color.

(Gourmet)

Allows you to shoot images of your pet with the best settings.

(Pet)

Allows you to record the blue of the water clearly when shooting seaside or
lakeside scenes.

(Beach)

Allows you to record clear images preventing sunken colors in snowy scenes or
other places where the whole screen appears white.

(Snow)

Allows you to record fireworks in all their splendor.

(Fireworks)

Notes
When you shoot images using (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight) or (Fireworks) mode,
the shutter speed is slower and the images tend to blur. To prevent blurring, the use of a
tripod is recommended.
You may not be able to set some functions or MENU items depending on the selected REC
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mode. For details, see “Functions not available in some REC modes” [Details] and “MENU
items not available in some REC modes.” [Details]

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Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > SteadyShot

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Before Use SteadyShot

Shooting
Allows you to shoot with reduced camera shake or subject blur.
Viewing
1. Set the mode switch to (Still Image).
Using MENU items (Shooting) 2. MENU (REC Mode) (SteadyShot) on the control button

Using MENU items (Viewing) 3. Shoot with the shutter button.

Changing settings
Tips for preventing blur
Using with your computer If the camera moves accidentally when you shoot an image, “camera shake” occurs.
On the other hand, if the subject moves when you shoot an image, “subject blur” can occur.
Printing Camera shake and subject blur occur frequently under low-light or slow shutter speed
Troubleshooting conditions, such as those encountered in (Twilight Portrait) or (Twilight) mode. In such a
case, shoot with the below tips in mind.
Precautions / About this camera
Camera shake
Contents list Your hands or body moves while holding the camera and pressing the shutter button, and the
entire screen is blurred.

Use a tripod or place the camera on a flat surface to hold the camera steady.
Shoot with a 2-second delay self-timer and stabilize the camera by holding your arms firmly
at your side after pressing the shutter button.

Subject blur
Even though the camera is steady, the subject moves during the exposure and is captured
blurred when the shutter button is pressed.

Select (High Sensitivity) mode in Scene Selection.


Select a higher ISO sensitivity to make the shutter speed faster.

Note
You may not be able to set some functions or MENU items depending on the selected REC
mode. For details, see “Functions not available in some REC modes” [Details] and “MENU
items not available in some REC modes.” [Details]

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Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Sweep Panorama

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Before Use Sweep Panorama

Shooting
Allows you to create a panorama image from composite images.
Viewing

Using MENU items (Shooting)

Using MENU items (Viewing)

Changing settings
1. Set the mode switch to (Sweep Panorama).
Using with your computer 2. Align the camera with the end of the subject to be shot and press the shutter button fully.

Printing

Troubleshooting

Precautions / About this camera

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3. Pan the camera to the end of the guide (A), following the indication on the LCD screen.

Tips for shooting a panorama image


Pan the camera in an arc at a constant velocity in the direction indicated on the LCD
screen. Subjects at rest are more suited for panorama shots than moving subjects.

Radius as short as possible.

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Vertical direction

Horizontal direction

First, press the shutter button halfway so that you can lock the focus, exposure and white
balance. Then, press the shutter button fully down and pan or tilt the camera.
If a section with greatly varied shapes or scenery is concentrated along a screen edge, the
image composition may fail. In such case, adjust the frame composition so that the section
is in the center of the image, then shoot again.

Notes
If in Panorama shooting excessive camera shake occurs shooting stops, and a gray area
will appear in the composite image. Be sure to shoot without blur.
Since several images are stitched together, the stitched part will not be recorded smoothly.
Under low light conditions, panorama images may be blurred or the shooting may not be
successful.
Under lights that flicker, such as fluorescent lights, the brightness or color of the combined
image will not always be the same.
When the whole angle of panoramic shooting and the AE/AF locked angle are very different
in brightness, color and focus, the shooting will not be successful. If this happens, change
AE/AF locked angle and shoot again.
Sweep Panorama is not suitable for the following situations:
Moving subjects
Subjects are too close to the camera
Images with little contrast, such as sky, sandy beach or lawn
Images with constant changes, such as waves or waterfalls
You cannot create panorama images in the following situations:
You pan the camera too quickly.
There is too much camera shake.
You may not be able to set some functions or MENU items depending on the selected REC
mode. For details, see “Functions not available in some REC modes” [Details] and “MENU
items not available in some REC modes.” [Details]

Related Topic
Scrolling the panorama images for display
Shooting Direction
Image Size

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Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Movie Mode

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Before Use Movie Mode

Shooting
Allows you to record movies with audio.
Viewing
1. Set the mode switch to (Movie Mode).
Using MENU items (Shooting) 2. Press the shutter button.

Using MENU items (Viewing) 3. To stop recording, press the shutter button again.

Changing settings Note


You may not be able to set some functions or MENU items depending on the selected REC
Using with your computer
mode. For details, see “Functions not available in some REC modes” [Details] and “MENU
Printing items not available in some REC modes.” [Details]

Troubleshooting

Precautions / About this camera Related Topic


Shooting movies
Contents list Image Size

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Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Functions not available in some REC modes

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Before Use Functions not available in some REC modes

Shooting
In the table below, indicates a user-changeable function, while — indicates an unchangeable
Viewing one. The icons below [Self-Timer] and [Flash] indicate the available flash modes.

Using MENU items (Shooting)


Self-Timer Flash Face Detection/Smile Shutter Burst Settings
Using MENU items (Viewing)
(Intelligent Auto)
Changing settings
(Program Auto)
Using with your computer
(SteadyShot) —
Printing
(Sweep — — —
Troubleshooting Panorama)

Precautions / About this camera (Movie Mode) — — —

Contents list (High Sensitivity) —

(Soft Snap) *

(Landscape) —

(Twilight Portrait) —

(Twilight) — —

(Gourmet) — —

(Pet) — —

(Beach)

(Snow)

(Fireworks) — —

* [Off] for [Face Detection] cannot be selected.

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Top page > Shooting > Using shooting functions > DISP (Screen Display Settings)

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Before Use DISP (Screen Display Settings)

Shooting
1. Press DISP (Screen Display Settings) on the control button.
Viewing 2. Select the desired mode with the control button.
Using MENU items (Shooting)

Using MENU items (Viewing) Sets screen brighter and displays only images.

Changing settings

Using with your computer (Bright + Image Only)


Printing

Troubleshooting

Precautions / About this camera Sets screen brighter and displays the information.
Exif data for the recorded image are also displayed.
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(Bright + Exposure
Data)
(In playback mode only)

Sets screen brighter and displays the information.

(Bright)

Sets screen to standard brightness and displays the


information.

(Normal)

Note
If you view images in bright outside light, adjust the screen brightness up. However, the
battery power may decrease faster under such condition.

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Top page > Shooting > Using shooting functions > Flash

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Before Use Flash

Shooting
1. Press (Flash) on the control button.
Viewing
2. Select the desired mode with the control button.
Using MENU items (Shooting)

Using MENU items (Viewing) (Auto) Flash automatically operates in dark locations or when there is backlight.

Changing settings (On) Flash always operates.

Flash always operates.


Using with your computer (Slow The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the background
Synchro)
Printing that is out of flash light.

(Off) Flash does not operate.


Troubleshooting

Precautions / About this camera

Contents list When the “White circular spots” appears in flash photos
This is caused by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close to the lens. When they are
accentuated by the camera’s flash, they appear as white circular spots.

How can the “White circular spots” be reduced?


Light the room and shoot the subject without a flash.
Select (High Sensitivity) mode in Scene Selection. ([Off] is automatically selected.)

Notes
The flash strobes twice. The first flash adjusts the light quantity.
While charging the flash, is displayed.
You cannot use the flash during burst shooting.
You may not be able to set some functions or MENU items depending on the selected REC
mode. For details, see “Functions not available in some REC modes” [Details] and “MENU
items not available in some REC modes.” [Details]

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Top page > Shooting > Using shooting functions > Smile Shutter

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Before Use Smile Shutter

Shooting
When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically.
Viewing
1. Press (Smile) on the control button.
Using MENU items (Shooting) 2. Wait for a smile to be detected.
When a smile is detected and the smile level exceeds the point on the indicator, the
Using MENU items (Viewing)
camera records images automatically.
Changing settings

Using with your computer

Printing

Troubleshooting

Precautions / About this camera

Contents list
If you press the shutter button during Smile Shutter, the camera shoots the image, and
then returns to Smile Shutter mode.
3. To stop shooting, press (Smile) again.

Tips for better capturing of smiles

Do not cover the eyes with the bangs.


Do not obscure the face by hat , masks, sunglasses, etc.

Try to orient the face in front of the camera and be as level as possible.
Keep the eyes narrowed.

Give a clear smile with an open mouth. The smile is easier to detect
when the teeth are shown.
The shutter operates when any person whose face is being detected smiles.
You can select the priority subject for face detection with [Face Detection]. To perform
smile detection for a different face, change the priority face with on the control
button. [Details]
If a smile is not detected, set the [Smile Detection Sensitivity] in the setting menu.

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Notes
Shooting using the Smile Shutter ends automatically when the internal memory becomes
full.
Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions.
You cannot use the digital zoom function.
You may not be able to set some functions or MENU items depending on the selected REC
mode. For details, see “Functions not available in some REC modes” [Details] and “MENU
items not available in some REC modes.” [Details]

Related Topic
Smile Detection Sensitivity

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Top page > Shooting > Using shooting functions > Self-Timer

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Before Use Self-Timer

Shooting
Automatic shooting with Self-portrait timer
Viewing
1. Press (Self-Timer) on the control button.
Using MENU items (Shooting) 2. Select the desired mode with the control button.
Using MENU items (Viewing)

Changing settings (Off) Does not use the self-timer.

Sets the self-timer to a 10-second delay.


Using with your computer
When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and a
(10sec) beep sounds until the shutter operates.
Printing
To cancel, press again.
Troubleshooting
(2sec) Sets the self-timer to a 2-second delay.
Precautions / About this camera
(Self-portrait
One Person) Sets the self-timer to Self-portrait timer.
Contents list
When the camera detects the specified number of faces, a beep
(Self-portrait sounds, and the shutter operates 2 seconds later.
Two People)

Tips for preventing blur


If your hands or body moves while holding the camera and pressing the shutter button,
“Camera shake” occurs. Camera shake occurs frequently under low-light or slow shutter
speed conditions, such as those encountered in (Twilight Portrait) or (Twilight) mode.
In such a case, shoot with the below tips in mind.

Shoot with a 2-second delay self-timer and stabilize the camera by holding your arms firmly
at your side after pressing the shutter button.
Use a tripod or place the camera on a flat surface to hold the camera steady.

Note
You may not be able to set some functions depending on the selected REC mode. For
details, see “Functions not available in some REC modes.” [Details]

Automatic shooting with Self-portrait timer


Point the lens at yourself so your face is reflected in the LCD screen. The camera detects the
subjects, and then the shutter operates. The camera determines the optimal composition and
prevents faces from being cut out of the LCD screen. Do not move your camera after the beep
sounds.

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You can also shoot an image by pressing the shutter button during this operation.

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Top page > Viewing > Viewing still images > Viewing still images

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Before Use Viewing still images

Shooting
1. Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
Viewing
2. Select an image with the control button.
Using MENU items (Shooting)

Using MENU items (Viewing) Viewing images taken with a different camera

Changing settings This camera creates an Image Database File on the internal memory for recording and playing
images. If the camera detects images imported from your computer not registered in the Image
Using with your computer Database File on the internal memory, a registration screen with the message “Files found which
were not recognized Import files” will be displayed. To view unregistered images, register them
Printing by selecting [OK].
Use a sufficiently charged battery to register images. If a battery with a low charge is used to
Troubleshooting
register images, it may not be possible to transfer all of the data, or the data may be
Precautions / About this camera corrupted if the battery charge runs out.

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Top page > Viewing > Viewing still images > Playback zoom

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Before Use Playback zoom

Shooting
Enlarges the image being played back.
Viewing
1. Slide the (Playback zoom) lever to (T) during still image playback.
Using MENU items (Shooting) The image is enlarged to twice the previous size, at the center of the image.
2. Adjust the position with the control button.
Using MENU items (Viewing) The indication in the lower left of the screen shows which part of the total image is being
Changing settings displayed.

Using with your computer

Printing

Troubleshooting

Precautions / About this camera

Contents list

3. Change the zoom scale with the (Playback zoom) lever.


Slide the lever to (T) to zoom in, or (W) to zoom out.
Press to cancel playback zoom.

To save enlarged images


You can save an enlarged image by using the trimming function.
Press MENU [Retouch] [Trimming (Resize)].

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Top page > Viewing > Viewing still images > Image Index

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Before Use Image Index

Shooting
Displays multiple images at the same time.
Viewing
1. Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
Using MENU items (Shooting) 2. Slide the (Index) lever to display the image index screen.
Slide the lever again to display an index screen with more images.
Using MENU items (Viewing)
3. To return to the single-image screen, select an image with the control button, then press
Changing settings .
Using with your computer

Printing Displaying images of the desired date / folder

Troubleshooting Select the left side bar with the control button, then select the desired folder with / .

Precautions / About this camera

Contents list

Viewing images with the Calendar


When [View Mode] is set to [Date View], slide the (Index) lever to view images with the
Calendar, while the index displays more images.

To select the month you want to display, select / with the control button, then the
desired month.
To view images in selected date in index mode, select the date with the control button and
press .
To exit the Calendar, select with the control button, then press .

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Top page > Viewing > Deleting images > Delete button

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Before Use Delete button

Shooting
Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion.
Viewing You can also delete images from the MENU button. [Details]

Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
2. (Delete) button desired mode on the control button
Using MENU items (Viewing)

Changing settings
All in This Deletes all images in the selected folder at once.
Using with your computer Folder Press [OK] after step 2.

Printing Allows you to select and delete multiple images.


Do as the following after step 2.
Troubleshooting
Multiple Select an image then press .
Precautions / About this camera Images Repeat the above steps until there are no more images to be deleted. Select an
image with a mark again to release the mark.
Contents list
MENU [OK]

This
Deletes the currently displayed image in single-image mode.
Image
Cancel Cancels the deletion.

You can switch between index and single-image mode when selecting
images
Slide the lever (T) of the W/T (zoom) lever in index mode to switch to single-image mode,
and slide the (Index) lever (W) in single-image mode to switch to index mode.
You can also switch between index and single-image mode in [Protect], or [Share it Later].

Note
In Easy Mode, you can select from [Delete Single Image] or [Delete All Images] to delete an
image.

Related Topic
Delete

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Top page > Viewing > Viewing movies > Viewing movies

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Before Use Viewing movies

Shooting
1. Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
Viewing
2. Select a movie with the control button.
Using MENU items (Shooting) 3. Press .
The Playback bar appears, then movie playback starts.
Using MENU items (Viewing)

Changing settings

Using with your computer

Printing

Troubleshooting

Precautions / About this camera

Contents list

Control button Playback feature

Pause

Fast forward

Fast rewind

Displays the volume control screen.


Adjust the volume with / on the control button, then press .

Note
You may not be able to play back some images shot using other cameras.

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Top page > Viewing > Viewing panorama images > Scrolling the panorama images for display

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Before Use Scrolling the panorama images for display

Shooting
You can scroll panorama images by pressing on the control button while panorama images
Viewing are being displayed. Slide the W (zoom) lever to display the whole image again.
Using MENU items (Shooting)

Using MENU items (Viewing)

Changing settings

Using with your computer

Printing

Troubleshooting

Precautions / About this camera


A: Shows the displayed area of the whole panorama image
Contents list

Operation button Action

on the control button Scrolling playback/pauses scrolling images

/ / / on the control button Scrolls images

W (zoom) lever Displays the whole image

Panorama images can also be played back using the supplied software “PMB”. [Details]
Panorama images recorded using another camera may not scroll correctly when played.

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Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Using MENU items
(Shooting)
Operation Search

Before Use
Using MENU items (Shooting)
Shooting

Viewing You can select the various shooting functions easily from the MENU button.
1. Press the ON/OFF (Power) button and set the camera to shooting mode.
Using MENU items (Shooting)
2. Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen.
Using MENU items (Viewing)

Changing settings

Using with your computer

Printing

Troubleshooting

Precautions / About this camera


3. Select the desired menu item with / / / on the control button.
Contents list

4. Press the MENU button to turn off the Menu screen.

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Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > REC Mode

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Before Use REC Mode

Shooting
1. MENU (REC Mode) desired mode
Viewing

Using MENU items (Shooting)

Using MENU items (Viewing) (Intelligent Allows you to shoot with the setting adjusted automatically. [Details]
Auto)
Changing settings
Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the
(Program
Using with your computer shutter speed and the aperture value). [Details] Also you can select various
Auto) settings using the menu.
Printing

Troubleshooting (Scene Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. [Details]
Selection)
Precautions / About this camera
Allows you to shoot with reduced camera shake or subject blur. [Details]
Contents list (SteadyShot)

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Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Scene Selection

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Before Use Scene Selection

Shooting
When you want to select another scene, follow the steps below.
Viewing
1. MENU (REC Mode) (Scene Selection) on the control button
Using MENU items (Shooting) desired mode

Using MENU items (Viewing)


Allows you to shoot images without a flash under low light conditions, reducing
Changing settings blur.
Using with your computer

Printing (High
Sensitivity)
Troubleshooting

Precautions / About this camera

Contents list Allows you to shoot images with a softer atmosphere for portraits and flowers,
etc.

(Soft
Snap)

Allows easy shooting of distant scenes by focusing in the distance. Shoots the
clear sky and trees and flowers in vivid colors.

(Landscape)

Allows you to shoot sharp images of people with the night view in the
background without compromising the atmosphere.

(Twilight
Portrait)

Allows you to shoot night scenes at far distance without losing the dark
atmosphere of the surroundings.

(Twilight)
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Allows you to shoot food arrangements in delicious and bright colors using
Macro mode.

(Gourmet)

Allows you to shoot images of your pet with the best settings.

(Pet)

Allows you to shoot images with the proper settings for seaside or lakeside
scenes.

(Beach)

Allows you to record clear images preventing sunken colors in snowy scenes or
other places where the whole screen appears white.

(Snow)

Allows you to record fireworks in all their splendor.

(Fireworks)

Notes
When you shoot images using (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight) or (Fireworks) mode,
the shutter speed is slower and the images tend to blur. To prevent blurring, the use of a
tripod is recommended.
You may not be able to set some functions or MENU items depending on the selected REC
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mode. For details, see “Functions not available in some REC modes” [Details] and “MENU
items not available in some REC modes.” [Details]

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Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Easy Mode

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Before Use Easy Mode

Shooting
Allows you to shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions.
Viewing The text size increases and indicators become easier to see.

Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU (Easy Mode) on the control button.

2. [OK]
Using MENU items (Viewing)
3. Shoot with the shutter button.
Changing settings To exit Easy mode, press the MENU button, then select [Exit Easy Mode].
Using with your computer
Note
Printing The battery power may decrease faster because the screen brightness increases
automatically.
Troubleshooting

Precautions / About this camera


On Scene Recognition
Contents list
Scene Recognition operates in Easy Mode. This function lets the camera automatically recognize
the shooting conditions and shoot the image.

The camera recognizes (Twilight), (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight using a tripod),


(Backlight), (Backlight Portrait), (Landscape), (Macro), (Close Focus) or
(Portrait), and displays an icon on the LCD screen when the scene is recognized. For details,
see “Scene Recognition.” [Details]

Shooting functions available in Easy Mode (Shooting)

MENU [Image Size] on the control button desired mode


Image Size
Select between [Large] or [Small] size.

on the control button desired mode


Self-Timer
Select between [10sec] or [Off] mode.

on the control button desired mode


Flash
Select between [Auto] or [Off] mode.
Smile
Shutter on the control button

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Related Topic
Scene Recognition

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Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Shooting Direction

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Before Use Shooting Direction

Shooting
Set the direction in which the camera will be panned when shooting in Sweep Panorama mode.
Viewing 1. MENU (Shooting Direction) desired direction
Using MENU items (Shooting)

Using MENU items (Viewing) (Right) Pan from left to right.

Changing settings (Left) Pan from right to left.

(Up) Pan from down to up.


Using with your computer
(Down) Pan from up to down.
Printing

Troubleshooting

Precautions / About this camera


Related Topic
Contents list Sweep Panorama

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Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Image Size

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Before Use Image Size

Shooting
Image size when shooting still images
Viewing Image size in Easy Mode
Image size when shooting Sweep Panorama
Using MENU items (Shooting)
Image size when shooting movies
Using MENU items (Viewing) The image size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you take an image.
Changing settings The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large-
format paper. The smaller the image size, the more images can be recorded.
Using with your computer
1. MENU (Image Size) desired size
Printing
On “image quality” and “image size”
Troubleshooting
A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels.
Precautions / About this camera If it contains a large number of pixels (A), the image becomes large, it takes up more memory,
and the image is displayed in fine detail. “Image size” is shown by the number of pixels.
Contents list Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data
processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen.

Image size: 16M


4608 pixels × 3456 pixels = 15,925,248 pixels
Image size: VGA
640 pixels × 480 pixels = 307,200 pixels

Many pixels
(Fine image quality and large file size)

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Few pixels
(Rough image quality but small file size)

Image size when shooting still images

Image No. of
Usage guidelines Printing
size images
Less Fine
(4608×3456)
For prints up to A3+ size

(3648×2736)

For prints from 10×15 cm up to A4 size


(2592×1944)

For e-mail attachments


(640×480)

More Rough
For viewing on a high-definition TV and printing Less Fine
(4608×2592) up to A3 size

For viewing on a high-definition TV


(1920×1080)
More Rough

Note
When you print still images recorded at a 16:9 aspect ratio or panoramic images, both
edges may be cut off.

Image size in Easy Mode

Large Shoots images in [16M] size.

Small Shoots images in [5M] size.

Image size when shooting Sweep Panorama

(Standard)
(Horizontal: 4912 × 1080) Shoots images using standard size.
(Vertical: 3424 × 1920)

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(Wide)
(Horizontal: 7152 × 1080) Shoots images using wide size.
(Vertical: 4912 × 1920)

Image size when shooting movies


The larger the image size, the higher the image quality.
The movies shot with this camera will be recorded in AVI (Motion JPEG), Approx. 30fps format.

Movie image size Usage guidelines

VGA (640×480) For viewing on a TV screen

QVGA (320×240) For sending as an e-mail attachment

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Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Burst Settings

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Before Use Burst Settings

Shooting
You can select Single (single-image) or Burst as the shooting mode.
Viewing
1. MENU (Burst Settings) desired mode
Using MENU items (Shooting)

Using MENU items (Viewing)


The camera shoots a single image.
(Single)
Changing settings
The camera shoots up to 100 continuous frames in one burst when you hold
Using with your computer down the shutter button.

Printing
(Burst)
Troubleshooting

Precautions / About this camera

Contents list

Notes
[Flash] is set to [Off].
When recording with the self-timer, a series of up to 5 images is recorded.
The recording interval becomes longer, depending on the setting for the image size.
[Focus], [White Balance], and [EV] are adjusted for the first image, and these settings are
also used for the other images.
When the battery level is low, or when the internal memory is full, the burst stops.
You may not be able to set some functions or MENU items depending on the selected REC
mode. For details, see “Functions not available in some REC modes” [Details] and “MENU
items not available in some REC modes.” [Details]

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Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Macro

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Before Use Macro

Shooting
Use this setting to capture beautiful close-up images of small subjects such as insects or
Viewing flowers.

Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU (Macro) desired mode

Using MENU items (Viewing)

Changing settings The camera adjusts the focus automatically from distant subjects to close-up.
(Auto)
Using with your computer (Close Use this mode to shoot at close distances. Locked to the W side:
Focus) Approximately 1 cm to 20 cm (13/32 inches to 7 7/8 inches)
Printing

Troubleshooting

Precautions / About this camera Notes


[Macro] is set to [Auto] in the following situations:
Contents list In Sweep Panorama mode
In Movie Mode
When the Smile Shutter function is activated
In Easy Mode
When [Self-Timer] is set to [Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two People]
Note the following points when using the Close Focus mode.
You cannot use the Scene Recognition or Face Detection functions.
This mode is canceled if you turn off the power or switch the shooting mode to another
one.
The flash mode settings you can use in this mode are [On] or [Off] only.
The focus speed becomes slower.

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Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > EV

Operation Search

Before Use EV

Shooting
You can adjust the exposure manually in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV.
Viewing
1. MENU (EV) desired EV setting
Using MENU items (Shooting)
Adjusting the exposure for better looking images
Using MENU items (Viewing)

Changing settings

Using with your computer

Printing

Troubleshooting A: Whitish image (Overexposure = too much light)


Precautions / About this camera B: Correct exposure

Contents list C: Darker image (Underexposure = too little light)

Note
If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use the flash, the
exposure adjustment may not be effective.
You may not be able to set some MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For
details, see “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details]

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Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > ISO

Operation Search

Before Use ISO

Shooting
Adjusts the luminous sensitivity when the camera is set to Program Auto.
Viewing
1. MENU (ISO) desired mode
Using MENU items (Shooting)

Using MENU items (Viewing) (Auto) Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically.

Changing settings / / / / You can reduce image blurring in dark locations or with moving subjects
/ / by increasing the ISO sensitivity (select a larger number).
Using with your computer

Printing

Troubleshooting Adjusting ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)


ISO sensitivity is a speed rating for recording media that incorporates an image sensor that
Precautions / About this camera receives light. Even when the exposure is the same, images differ depending on the ISO
sensitivity.
Contents list

High ISO sensitivity


Records a bright image even in dark locations while increasing shutter speed to reduce blur.
However, the image tends to become noisy.

Low ISO sensitivity


Records a smoother image.
However, when the exposure is insufficient, the image may become darker.

Note
You can select only from [ISO AUTO], [ISO 80] to [ISO 800] when the shooting mode is set
to burst mode, or when [DRO] is set to [DRO plus].

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Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > White Balance

Operation Search

Before Use White Balance

Shooting
Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. Use this function if image color
Viewing appears unnatural.

Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU (White Balance) desired mode

Using MENU items (Viewing)


(Auto) Adjusts the white balance automatically so that the colors appear natural.
Changing settings
Adjusts for outdoors conditions on a fine day, evening views, night
Using with your computer (Daylight) scenes, neon signs, fireworks, etc.

Printing (Cloudy) Adjusts for a cloudy sky or a shady location.

Troubleshooting
(Fluorescent
Precautions / About this camera White Balance
1)
Contents list [Fluorescent White Balance 1]: Adjusts for white fluorescent lighting.
(Fluorescent [Fluorescent White Balance 2]: Adjusts for natural white fluorescent
White Balance lighting.
2) [Fluorescent White Balance 3]: Adjusts for day white fluorescent lighting.

(Fluorescent
White Balance
3)
Adjusts for places under incandescent lamp, or under bright lighting, such
(Incandescent) as in a photo studio.

(Flash) Adjusts for the flash conditions.

Adjusts the white balance depending on the light source. The white color
(One
memorized in [One Push Set] mode becomes the basic white color. Use
Push)
this mode when [Auto] or other modes cannot be set the color properly.

(One Memorizes the basic white color which will be used in [One Push] mode.
Push Set)

Notes
Under fluorescent lights that flicker, the white balance function may not work correctly even
though you select [Fluorescent White Balance 1], [Fluorescent White Balance 2] or
[Fluorescent White Balance 3].
When shooting with a flash in other than [Flash] mode, [White Balance] is set to [Auto].
When [Flash] is [On] or [Slow Synchro], the white balance can only be adjusted to [Auto],
[Flash], [One Push], or [One Push Set].
[One Push Set] is unable to be selected while charging the flash.
You may not be able to set some MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For
details, see “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details]

To capture the basic white color in [One Push Set] mode

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1. Frame a white object such as a piece of paper filling the screen under the same lighting
conditions as you will shoot the subject.
2. MENU (White Balance) [One Push Set] on the control button
The screen momentarily turns black, and when the white balance has been adjusted and
stored in the memory, the recording screen is displayed again.

Notes
If the indicator flashes while shooting, the white balance is either not set or cannot be
set. Use automatic white balance.
Do not shake or strike the camera while [One Push Set] is in progress.
When flash mode is set to [On] or [Slow Synchro], the white balance is adjusted to the
condition with the flash emitting.

Effects of lighting conditions


The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions.
The color tones are adjusted automatically, but you can adjust color tones manually using
the White Balance function.

Daylight (White as Standard)

Cloudy (Bluish)

Fluorescent (Green-tinged)

Incandescent (Reddish)

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Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Focus

Operation Search

Before Use Focus

Shooting
Focusing on subjects near the edge of the screen
Viewing You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in
auto focus mode.
Using MENU items (Shooting)
AF stands for “Auto Focus,” a function that adjusts the focus automatically.
Using MENU items (Viewing) The selected AF range finder frame appears on the screen.
1. MENU (Focus) desired mode
Changing settings

Using with your computer


Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame automatically.
Printing When you press the shutter button halfway down in still image shooting mode, a
green frame is displayed around the area that is in focus.
Troubleshooting

Precautions / About this camera


(Multi
Contents list AF)

When the Face Detection function is active, AF operates with priority on faces.
Focuses on a subject in the center of the finder frame automatically. Using the
AF lock function together, you can compose the image the way you want.

(Center
AF)

Focuses on an extremely small subject or a narrow area automatically. Using the


AF lock function together, you can compose the image the way you want.

(Spot
AF)

Hold the camera steady so as not to misalign the subject and the AF range
finder frame.

Notes
When you use [Digital Zoom], the AF range finder frame is disabled and appears in a dotted
line. In this case, the camera works to focus on the subjects at the center of the screen.
When the focus mode is set to other than [Multi AF], you cannot use the Face Detection
function.
You may not be able to set some MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For
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details, see “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details]

Focusing on subjects near the edge of the screen


If the subject is out of focus, do as follows:

1. Recompose the shot so that the subject is centered in the AF range finder (A), and press
the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject (AF lock).
2. When the AE/AF lock indicator (B) stops flashing and remains on, return to the fully
composed shot, and press the shutter button fully down.
As long as you do not press the shutter button fully down, you can retry the procedure as
many times as necessary.

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Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Metering Mode

Operation Search

Before Use Metering Mode

Shooting
Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the
Viewing exposure.

Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU (Metering Mode) desired mode

Using MENU items (Viewing)


Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The camera
Changing settings determines a well-balanced exposure (Multi-pattern metering).
(Multi)
Using with your computer Measures the center of the image, and determines the exposure based on the
(Center) brightness of the subject there (Center-weighted metering).
Printing
Align the spot metering cross hairs on the subject to meter one part of the
Troubleshooting subject (Spot metering). This function is useful when the subject is backlit or
when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background.
Precautions / About this camera

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(Spot)

Notes
In Movie Mode, [Spot] cannot be selected.
If you set [Metering Mode] to other than [Multi], the Face Detection function cannot be used.
You may not be able to set some MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For
details, see “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details]

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Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Scene Recognition

Operation Search

Before Use Scene Recognition

Shooting
On Advanced mode
Viewing The camera automatically detects shooting conditions, and then takes the shot. When a motion
is detected, the ISO sensitivity is increased according to the movement to reduce subject blur
Using MENU items (Shooting)
(Motion Detection).
Using MENU items (Viewing)

Changing settings

Using with your computer

Printing

Troubleshooting
The camera recognizes the following types of scenes. When the camera determines the optimal
Precautions / About this camera scene, it displays the corresponding icon and guide.
(Twilight), (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight using a tripod), (Backlight), (Backlight
Contents list Portrait), (Landscape), (Macro), (Close Focus), (Portrait)
1. MENU (REC Mode) (Intelligent Auto) (Scene Recognition)
desired mode

When the camera recognizes the scene, it switches to the optimal settings
(Auto) and shoots the image.

When the camera recognizes the scene, it switches to the optimal settings.
When the camera recognizes (Twilight), (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight
using a tripod), (Backlight) or (Backlight Portrait), it automatically
changes the setting and shoots another image.
(Advanced) When you shoot two images consecutively, the + mark on the icon
will turn green.
When two frames are shot, the two images are displayed side by side
immediately after shooting.

Notes
Scene Recognition function does not operate when you shoot images using digital zoom.
The available flash settings are [Auto] and [Off].
These scenes may not be recognized depending on the situation.
You may not be able to set some MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For
details, see “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details]

On Advanced mode
In [Advanced] mode, the camera shoots two images consecutively with the settings differing as
follows when it recognizes (Twilight), (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight using a tripod),
(Backlight) or (Backlight Portrait) scenes, which tends to blur. You can select the desired
image from the two images shot.

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First Image* Second Image
Shoots with sensitivity increased and shake
Shoots in Slow Synchro
reduced
Shoots in Slow Synchro with the face Shoots with sensitivity increased with the face as
which the flash strobes on as guide guide and shake reduced
Shoots with even slower shutter speed without
Shoots in Slow Synchro
increasing sensitivity
Shoots with the brightness and contrast of the
Shoots with the flash
background adjusted (DRO plus)
Shoots with the face which the flash Shoots with the brightness and contrast of the
strobes on as guide face and the background adjusted (DRO plus)

* When [Flash] is set to [Auto].

What is the Anti Blink function?


When set to [Advanced], the camera automatically shoots two images consecutively* when
it recognizes (Portrait). The camera will select, display, and record the image which the
eyes are not blinked automatically. If the eyes are closed in both images, the message
“Blinked eye detected” is displayed.
* Except when the flash strobes/when the shutter speed is slow.

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Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Smile Detection
Sensitivity
Operation Search

Before Use
Smile Detection Sensitivity
Shooting

Viewing Sets the sensitivity of the Smile Shutter function for detecting smiles.

Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU (Smile Detection Sensitivity) desired mode

Using MENU items (Viewing)


(Big Smile) Detects a big smile.
Changing settings
(Normal Smile) Detects a normal smile.
Using with your computer
(Slight Smile) Detects even a slight smile.
Printing

Troubleshooting
Notes
Precautions / About this camera
Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions.
You may not be able to set some MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For
Contents list
details, see “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details]

Related Topic
Smile Shutter

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Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Face Detection

Operation Search

Before Use Face Detection

Shooting
Selecting the priority face
Viewing When the Face Detection function is used, the camera detects the faces of your subjects and
adjusts the focus, flash, white balance and red-eye reduction settings automatically.
Using MENU items (Shooting)

Using MENU items (Viewing)

Changing settings

Using with your computer

Printing

Troubleshooting

Precautions / About this camera

When the camera detects more than one subject, the camera will judge which is the main subject
Contents list
and set focus by priority. The Face Detection frame for the main subject will turn orange. The
frame for which the focus is set will turn green by pressing the shutter button halfway down.
1. MENU (Face Detection) desired mode

(Off) Cannot use Face Detection.

(Auto) Selects the face the camera is to automatically focus on.

(Child Priority) Detects and shoots with priority on child’s face.

(Adult Priority) Detects and shoots with priority on adult’s face.

Notes
[Off] is not available when [Self-Timer] is set to [Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait
Two People].
You can select [Face Detection] only when the focus mode is set to [Multi AF] and the
metering mode is set to [Multi].
The Face Detection function does not work when using the digital zoom.
Up to 8 faces of your subjects can be detected.
Adults and children may not be recognized correctly depending on the conditions.
During Smile Shutter shooting, [Face Detection] is automatically set to [Auto] even if it is set
to [Off].
You may not be able to set some MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For
details, see “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details]

Selecting the priority face


Normally the camera automatically selects the face to focus on according to the [Face Detection]
setting, but you can also select a face to be given priority.

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1. Press on the control button during Face Detection. The leftmost face is selected as the
priority face, and the frame changes from to an orange frame ( ).
2. Each time you press , the priority face moves one face to the right. Press repeatedly
until the orange frame ( ) is on the face you want to select.
3. To cancel the face selection (Off), move the orange frame to the rightmost face, then press
again.
It may not be possible to detect the selected face correctly depending on the surrounding
brightness, the subject’s hairstyle, etc. In this case, select the face again under the conditions
where the image will be shot.
When the Smile Shutter function is used with the Face Detection frame selected, Smile
Detection is performed only on the selected face.
You cannot select the priority face in Easy Shooting mode or when the self-timer is set to
[Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two People].

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Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > DRO

Operation Search

Before Use DRO

Shooting
The camera analyzes the shooting scene and automatically corrects the brightness and contrast
Viewing to improve the image quality.
DRO stands for “Dynamic Range Optimizer,” a function that automatically optimizes the
Using MENU items (Shooting) difference between light and dark parts of an image.
Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. MENU (REC Mode) (Program Auto) (DRO) desired mode

Changing settings

Using with your computer (Off) Does not adjust.

Printing (DRO standard) Adjusts the brightness and contrast of the images automatically.

(DRO plus) Adjusts image brightness and contrast automatically and strongly.
Troubleshooting

Precautions / About this camera


Notes
Contents list
Depending on shooting conditions, it may not be possible to obtain correction effects.
Only [ISO AUTO] or values from [ISO 80] to [ISO 800] can be set for the ISO value when
[DRO plus] is set.

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Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Anti Blink

Operation Search

Before Use Anti Blink

Shooting
When Scene Selection is set to (Soft Snap) and the subject blinks while you are shooting an
Viewing image, the camera automatically shoots two images consecutively. The camera will select,
display and record the image which the eyes are not blinked automatically.
Using MENU items (Shooting)
1. MENU (Anti Blink) desired mode
Using MENU items (Viewing)

Changing settings
When Face Detection is active, the Anti Blink function operates so that images
Using with your computer (Auto) with the subject’s eyes open are recorded.

Printing Does not use the Anti Blink function.


(Off)
Troubleshooting

Precautions / About this camera


Notes
Contents list Anti Blink does not function in the following situations:
When using the flash
During burst shooting
When the Face Detection function does not work
When the Smile Shutter function is activated
Sometimes the Anti Blink function does not work depending on the situation.
When the Anti Blink function is set to [Auto] but only images with the subject’s eyes closed
are recorded, the message “Blinked eye detected” is displayed on the LCD screen. Shoot
again as necessary.

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Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Shooting MENU list > MENU items not available in
some REC modes
Operation Search

Before Use
MENU items not available in some REC modes
Shooting

Viewing In the table below, indicates settings that can be changed, while indicates settings that

Using MENU items (Shooting) cannot be changed. The icons below indicate the available modes. A setting may be fixed
or restricted depending on the shooting mode.
Using MENU items (Viewing)

Changing settings Menu items


Using with your computer Scene Selection
Printing Easy Mode
Troubleshooting Shooting Direction
Precautions / About this camera Image Size

Contents list Burst Settings

Macro

EV

ISO

White Balance

Focus

Metering Mode

Scene Recognition

Smile Detection Sensitivity

Face Detection

Anti Blink

DRO

(Settings)

Note
Only the items that are available for each mode are displayed on the screen.

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Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > Using MENU items (Viewing) > Using MENU items
(Viewing)
Operation Search

Before Use
Using MENU items (Viewing)
Shooting

Viewing You can select the various viewing functions easily from the MENU button.

Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
2. Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen.
Using MENU items (Viewing)

Changing settings

Using with your computer

Printing

Troubleshooting

Precautions / About this camera


3. Select the desired menu item with / / / on the control button.
Contents list

4. Press on the center of the control button.

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Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Easy Mode

Operation Search

Before Use Easy Mode

Shooting
When viewing still images in Easy Mode, the playback screen text becomes larger, and
Viewing indicators become easier to see.

Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
2. MENU (Easy Mode) [OK] on the control button
Using MENU items (Viewing)
To exit Easy mode, press the MENU button, then select [Exit Easy Mode].
Changing settings
Notes
Using with your computer The battery charge is used up more quickly because the screen brightness increases
Printing automatically.
The shooting mode also changes to [Easy Mode].
Troubleshooting

Precautions / About this camera


Viewing functions available in Easy Mode
Contents list In Easy Mode, only the deletion function is available.

(Delete) You can delete the currently displayed image. Select [OK] .
button
You can delete the currently displayed image with [1 image], and delete all
MENU images in a folder with [All].
button
Select [Exit Easy Mode] [OK] to exit Easy Mode.

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Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Share it Later

Operation Search

Before Use Share it Later

Shooting
Selects uploading images in advance to a media service using “PMB Portable”.
Viewing
1. Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
Using MENU items (Shooting) 2. MENU (Share it Later) desired mode on the control button

Using MENU items (Viewing)

Changing settings (This Uploads the currently displayed image in single-image mode.
Image)
Using with your computer
You can select and upload multiple images. Do as the following after step 2.
Printing Select an image then press . Repeat the above steps until there are no
Troubleshooting (Multiple more images to be uploaded. Select an image with a mark to release the
Images) mark.
Precautions / About this camera
MENU [OK]
Contents list
(Remove Cancels uploading of all images in the internal memory.
All)

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Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Slideshow

Operation Search

Before Use Slideshow

Shooting
Image
Viewing Effects
Music
Using MENU items (Shooting)
Interval
Using MENU items (Viewing) Repeat
Changing settings Images are automatically played back in succession along with effects and music.
1. Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
Using with your computer
2. MENU (Slideshow) [Slideshow with music] on the control button
Printing
Displays the setting screen.
Troubleshooting 3. Select a desired setting.

Precautions / About this camera 4. [Start]

5. Press to end the slideshow.


Contents list

Notes
You cannot play back panoramic images.
Settings other than [Image] are stored until the next time they are changed.

Image
Selects the group of images to be shown. This setting is fixed to [Folder] to record images.

All Plays a slideshow of all the images in order.

This Plays a slideshow of images with the currently selected date range when View
Date Mode is [Date View].
Folder Plays a slideshow of images in the currently selected folder.

Effects
Selects the playback speed and mood for slideshows. If the playback time of a movie is long, an
image is taken from it and displayed.

A simple slideshow switching images at a preset interval. The playback interval


Simple
is adjustable in [Interval] and you can thoroughly enjoy your images.
Nostalgic A moody slideshow reproducing the atmosphere of a movie scene.
Stylish A stylish slideshow at middle tempo.
Active A high-tempo slideshow for active scenes.

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Music
Specifies the music to be played during slideshows. You can select more than one background
music track. Press on the control button to display the volume control screen, then press
/ to adjust the volume.

Music1 The default setting for a [Simple] slideshow.

Music2 The default setting for a [Nostalgic] slideshow.


Music3 The default setting for a [Stylish] slideshow.
Music4 The default setting for a [Active] slideshow.
Mute Does not use BGM.

Note
The movies are played back without audio.

Interval
Sets the screen switching interval. The setting is fixed to [Auto] when [Simple] is not selected as
the [Effects].

1 sec
3 sec
Switches the screen at the selected interval.
5 sec
10 sec
Auto The interval is set to suit the selected [Effects] item.

Note
The interval setting is invalid for movie playback.

Repeat
Turns slideshow repeat on or off.

On Plays back images in a continuous loop.

Off After all the images have been played back, the slideshow ends.

Selecting background music


You can transfer a desired music file from your CDs or MP3 files to the camera to play back
during slideshow. To transfer music, install the “Music Transfer” software (supplied) to your
computer. [Details]
You can record up to four pieces of music on the camera (The 4 preset pieces (Music1 –
Music4) can be replaced with the ones you transferred).
The maximum length of each music file for music playback of the camera is about 5
minutes.
If you cannot play back a music file due to damage or other malfunctions of the file, execute
[Empty Music] [Details] and transfer the music again.

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Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > View Mode

Operation Search

Before Use View Mode

Shooting
Allows you to select the display format for images.
Viewing
1. Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
Using MENU items (Shooting) 2. MENU (View Mode) desired mode on the control button

Using MENU items (Viewing)

Changing settings (Date View) Displays images by date.

Using with your computer (Folder View) Displays still images and movies.

Printing

Troubleshooting
Displaying the Calendar
Precautions / About this camera
1. MENU (View Mode) [Date View] on the control button
Contents list
2. Slide the (Index) lever repeatedly until the Calendar is displayed.
Use the control button to select / , then select the month you want to display. Select the
date and press to view images of the selected date in index mode.

Viewing images taken with a different camera


This camera creates an Image Database File on the internal memory for recording and playing
images. If the camera detects images imported from your computer not registered in the Image
Database File on the internal memory, a registration screen with the message “Files found which
were not recognized Import files” will be displayed. To view unregistered images, register them
by selecting [OK].
Use a sufficiently charged battery to register images. If a battery with a low charge is used to
register images, it may not be possible to transfer all of the data, or the data may be
corrupted if the battery charge runs out.

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Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Retouch

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Before Use Retouch

Shooting
Retouches a recorded image and saves it as a new file. The original image is retained.
Viewing
1. Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
Using MENU items (Shooting) 2. MENU (Retouch) desired mode on the control button

Using MENU items (Viewing) 3. Perform retouching according to the operation method in each mode.

Changing settings
Records the zoomed playback image.
Using with your computer

Printing

Troubleshooting

Precautions / About this camera


(Trimming
Contents list
(Resize))
Slide the lever to (T) to zoom in and slide W to zoom out.
Set the zoom point with the control button.
MENU select an image size to save
[OK]
The quality of trimmed images may deteriorate.
The image size that you can trim may vary depending on the image.
Corrects the red-eye phenomenon caused by flash.

(Red Eye
Correction)

Select [OK] with the control button .


You may not be able to correct the red-eye phenomenon depending
on the image.

Note
You cannot retouch the panorama images or movies.

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Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Delete

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Before Use Delete

Shooting
Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. You can also delete images using the
Viewing (Delete) button. [Details]

Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.

Using MENU items (Viewing) 2. MENU (Delete) desired mode on the control button

3. [OK]
Changing settings

Using with your computer


(This
Printing Deletes the currently displayed image in single-image mode.
Image)
Troubleshooting You can select and delete multiple images. Do as the following after step 2.
Select an image then press . Repeat the above steps until there are no
Precautions / About this camera
(Multiple more images to be deleted. Select an image with a mark to release the
Images)
Contents list mark.
MENU [OK]

(All
Images on
Deletes all images in date range, or the selected folder at once. [OK]
This Date)
after step 2.
(All in
This Folder)

Note
In Easy Mode, you can select between [1 image] or [All].

Related Topic
Delete button

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Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Protect

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Before Use Protect

Shooting
Protects recorded images against accidental erasure.
Viewing The mark is displayed for registered images.

Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
2. MENU (Protect) desired mode on the control button
Using MENU items (Viewing)

Changing settings
(This Protects the currently displayed image in single-image mode.
Using with your computer Image)

Printing You can select and protect multiple images. Do as the following after step 2.
Select an image then press . Repeat the above steps until there are no
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(Multiple more images to be protected. Select an image with a mark to release the
Precautions / About this camera Images) mark.

Contents list MENU [OK]

To cancel the protection


Select the image for which you want to cancel protection, and unlock it by pressing on the
control button as the same procedure to protect it.
The indicator disappears, and the protection is released.

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Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Rotate

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Before Use Rotate

Shooting
Rotates a still image. Use this to display a horizontal orientation image in vertical orientation.
Viewing

Using MENU items (Shooting)

Using MENU items (Viewing)

Changing settings

Using with your computer


1. Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
Printing
2. MENU (Rotate) on the control button
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3. Rotate the image with [ / ] / .
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4. [OK]
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Notes
You cannot rotate the following images:
Movies
Protected still images
You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras.
When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected
depending on the software.

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Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Select Folder

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Before Use Select Folder

Shooting
When multiple folders are created in the internal memory, this selects the folder containing the
Viewing image you want to play back.

Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
2. MENU (Select Folder) on the control button
Using MENU items (Viewing)
3. Select the folder with / .
Changing settings
4. [OK]
Using with your computer

Printing Viewing images across multiple folders


When multiple folders are created, the following indicators appear on the first and last images in
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the folder.
Precautions / About this camera : Moves to the previous folder
: Moves to the next folder
Contents list : Moves to either the previous or next folders

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Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > Playback MENU list > MENU items that cannot be
set according to View Mode
Operation Search

Before Use
MENU items that cannot be set according to View Mode
Shooting

Viewing In the table below, indicates a user-changeable function, while — indicates an unchangeable
one.
Using MENU items (Shooting)

Using MENU items (Viewing)


View Mode
Menu items
Changing settings Date View Folder View
Using with your computer (Easy Mode)

Printing (Share it Later)

Troubleshooting (Slideshow)

Precautions / About this camera (View Mode)

Contents list (Retouch)

(Delete)

(Protect)

(Rotate)

(Select Folder) —

(Settings)

Note
Only items that are available for each mode are displayed on the screen.

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Top page > Changing settings > Changing settings > Changing camera settings

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Before Use Changing camera settings

Shooting
You can change the settings on the (Settings) screen.
Viewing
1. Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen.
Using MENU items (Shooting)

Using MENU items (Viewing)

Changing settings

Using with your computer

Printing

Troubleshooting 2. Select (Settings) with on the control button, then press on the center of the
control button to display the setup screen.
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3. Select the desired category using / / / , then press .

4. Select the desired setting, then press .

Note
[Shooting Settings] appears only when settings have been entered from shooting mode.

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Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Grid Line

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Before Use Grid Line

Shooting
With reference to the grid lines, you can easily set a subject in a horizontal / vertical position.
Viewing 1. Set the camera to shooting mode.
Using MENU items (Shooting) 2. MENU (Settings) (Shooting Settings) [Grid Line] desired mode

Using MENU items (Viewing)

Changing settings
On Displays the grid lines. The grid lines are not recorded.
Using with your computer
Off Does not display the grid lines.
Printing

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Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Disp. Resolution

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Before Use Disp. Resolution

Shooting
Selects the display quality on the LCD screen for shooting.
Viewing 1. Set the camera to shooting mode.
Using MENU items (Shooting) 2. MENU (Settings) (Shooting Settings) [Disp. Resolution] desired

Using MENU items (Viewing) mode

Changing settings
High Displays a high-quality image for shooting.
Using with your computer
Standard Displays a standard-quality image for shooting.
Printing

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Notes
Precautions / About this camera The battery charge is used up more quickly when [Disp. Resolution] is set to [High].
In Sweep Panorama and Movie Mode, [Disp. Resolution] is set to [High].
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Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Digital Zoom

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Before Use Digital Zoom

Shooting
Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 4×).
Viewing When the zoom scale is exceeded, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom.
1. Set the camera to shooting mode.
Using MENU items (Shooting)
2. MENU (Settings) (Shooting Settings) [Digital Zoom] desired mode
Using MENU items (Viewing)

Changing settings

Using with your computer Smart ( Enlarges the image digitally within the range where the image will not be
) distorted, according to the image size (Smart zoom).
Printing

Troubleshooting Precision Enlarges all image sizes by the total zoom scale of approximately 8×, including
the optical zoom 4×. However, note that the image quality deteriorates when
( ) the optical zoom scale is exceeded (Precision digital zoom).
Precautions / About this camera
Off Does not use the digital zoom.
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Notes
The Digital Zoom function does not operate in the following situations:
In Sweep Panorama mode
In Movie Mode
When the Smile Shutter function is activated.
When [Self-Timer] is set to [Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two People].
The smart zoom is not available when the image size is set to [16M] or [16:9(12M)].
The Face Detection function does not work when using the digital zoom.

Total zoom scale when using Smart zoom (including optical zoom
4×)
The supported zoom ratio differs depending on the image size.

Size Total zoom scale


10M Approx. 5.1×
5M Approx. 7.1×
VGA Approx. 28×
16:9(2M) Approx. 9.6×

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Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Red Eye Reduction

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Before Use Red Eye Reduction

Shooting
The flash strobes two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when
Viewing using the flash.
1. Set the camera to shooting mode.
Using MENU items (Shooting)
2. MENU (Settings) (Shooting Settings) [Red Eye Reduction] desired
Using MENU items (Viewing)
mode
Changing settings

Using with your computer When the Face Detection function is activated, the flash strobes automatically to
Auto
reduce the red-eye phenomenon.
Printing
On The flash always strobes to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.
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Off Does not use Red Eye Reduction.
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What causes the red-eye phenomenon?
Pupils become dilated in dark environments. Flash light is reflected off the blood vessels at the
back of the eye (retina) (A), causing the “red-eye” phenomenon.

Other ways to reduce red-eye


Select (High Sensitivity) mode in Scene Selection. (The flash is set to [Off]
automatically.)
When the eyes of the subject turn out red, correct the image with [Retouch] [Red Eye
Correction] on the viewing menu or with the supplied software “PMB”.

Notes
To avoid blurring of images, hold the camera firmly until the shutter is released. It usually
takes a second until the shutter is released, and also be sure not to allow the subject to
move during this period.
Red Eye Reduction may not produce the desired effects. It depends on individual
differences and conditions, such as distance to the subject, or if the subject looked away
from the pre-strobe.
If you do not use the Face Detection function, Red Eye Reduction does not work, even
when you select [Auto].
[Red Eye Reduction] is set to [Off] in the following situations:
When (High Sensitivity) mode is selected in Scene Selection.
When Smile Shutter function is activated.

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Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Blink Alert

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Before Use Blink Alert

Shooting
When an image with the subject’s eyes closed is recorded while Face Detection is activated, the
Viewing message “Blinked eye detected” is displayed.
1. Set the camera to shooting mode.
Using MENU items (Shooting)
2. MENU (Settings) (Shooting Settings) [Blink Alert] desired mode
Using MENU items (Viewing)

Changing settings

Using with your computer Auto Displays the “Blinked eye detected” message.
Printing Off Does not display the message.

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Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Beep

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Before Use Beep

Shooting
Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera.
Viewing
1. MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) [Beep] desired mode
Using MENU items (Shooting)

Using MENU items (Viewing) Shutter Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button.

Changing settings High Turns on the beep / shutter sound when you press the control / shutter button. If
Low you want to lower the beep volume, select [Low].
Using with your computer
Off Turns off the beep / shutter sound.
Printing

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Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Language Setting

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Before Use Language Setting

Shooting
Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages.
Viewing
1. MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) [Language Setting] desired mode
Using MENU items (Shooting)

Using MENU items (Viewing)


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Using with your computer

Printing

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Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Function Guide

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Before Use Function Guide

Shooting
You can select whether or not the function guide is displayed when you operate the camera.
Viewing
1. MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) [Function Guide] desired mode
Using MENU items (Shooting)

Using MENU items (Viewing)

Changing settings On Displays the function guide.

Off Does not display the function guide.


Using with your computer

Printing
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Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Display color

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Before Use Display color

Shooting
Sets the color of the screen display.
Viewing
1. MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) [Display color] desired mode
Using MENU items (Shooting)

Using MENU items (Viewing) Black


Changing settings White Sets the background color of the LCD screen.

Using with your computer Pink

Printing
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Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Power Save

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Before Use Power Save

Shooting
Sets the time until the camera turns off.
Viewing If you do not operate the camera running on a battery pack for a certain amount of time, the
camera automatically turns off to prevent wearing down the battery pack (Auto Power off).
Using MENU items (Shooting)
1. MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) [Power Save] desired mode
Using MENU items (Viewing)

Changing settings

Using with your computer Stamina The camera turns off after about 1 minute of no operation.

Printing Standard The camera turns off after about 2 minutes of no operation.

Off The camera does not turn off automatically.


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Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Initialize

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Before Use Initialize

Shooting
Initializes the setting to the default setting.
Viewing Even if you execute this function, the images are retained.

Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) [Initialize] [OK]

Using MENU items (Viewing) Note


Changing settings Be sure not to turn off the camera while initializing.

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Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > USB Connect

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Before Use USB Connect

Shooting
Selects the USB mode when connecting the camera to a computer or a USB device using the
Viewing dedicated USB connection support cable (supplied).

Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) [USB Connect] desired mode

Using MENU items (Viewing)

Changing settings
Mass Establishes a Mass Storage connection between the camera and a computer
Using with your computer Storage or other USB device.
When you connect the camera to a computer, the AutoPlay Wizard appears,
Printing
PTP/MTP and the still images in the recording folder on the camera are imported to the
Troubleshooting computer. (Windows 7 / Vista / XP, Mac OS X)

Precautions / About this camera

Contents list Note


When [USB Connect] is set to [PTP/MTP], you cannot export movies to a computer. To
export movies to a computer, set [USB Connect] to [Mass Storage].

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Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > USB Power Supply

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Before Use USB Power Supply

Shooting
Power can be supplied from the computer even when the camera is turned on. When importing
Viewing images to your computer, you can perform the operation without having to worry about running
out of the battery charge.
Using MENU items (Shooting)
1. MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) [USB Power Supply]
Using MENU items (Viewing)

Changing settings
On Power is supplied from the computer even when the camera is on.
Using with your computer Off Power is not supplied from the computer when the camera is on.
Printing

Troubleshooting
Note
Precautions / About this camera When changing the settings of the camera, the power is not supplied even though the
dedicated USB connection support cable is connected.
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Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > LUN Setting

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Before Use LUN Setting

Shooting
Sets the display method for the recording media displayed on a computer screen or other
Viewing monitor when the camera is connected with a computer or AV component using a USB
connection.
Using MENU items (Shooting)
1. MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) [LUN Setting] desired mode
Using MENU items (Viewing)

Changing settings

Using with your computer Multi Select this setting when you connect the camera to a computer.

Printing Select this setting in cases where images are not displayed when the camera is
Single
connected to a device other than a computer.
Troubleshooting

Precautions / About this camera


Note
Contents list Set [LUN Setting] to [Multi] when uploading images to a media service using “PMB
Portable”.

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Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Download Music

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Before Use Download Music

Shooting
You can use “Music Transfer” in the CD-ROM (supplied) to change background music tracks.
Viewing
1. MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) [Download Music]
Using MENU items (Shooting) The message “Connect to PC” is displayed.
2. Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer, then start “Music Transfer”.
Using MENU items (Viewing)
3. Follow the instructions on the screen to change music files.
Changing settings

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Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Empty Music

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Before Use Empty Music

Shooting
You can delete all the background music files stored in the camera. It can be used in cases such
Viewing as when the background music files are damaged and cannot be played.

Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) [Empty Music] [OK]

Using MENU items (Viewing)


Restoring the music preset at the factory to the camera
Changing settings
You can use “Music Transfer” in the CD-ROM (supplied) to reset music files to the preset ones.
Using with your computer For details on using “Music Transfer”, see the help in “Music Transfer”. [Details]

Printing 1. Execute [Download Music], then make a USB connection between the camera and a
computer.
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2. Start “Music Transfer”, then restore the default music.
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Top page > Changing settings > Internal Memory Tool > Format

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Before Use Format

Shooting
Formats the internal memory. Note that formatting permanently erases all data on the internal
Viewing memory, and is unrecoverable. Save precious data on a computer, etc.

Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU (Settings) (Internal Memory Tool) [Format] [OK]

Using MENU items (Viewing) Note


Changing settings Note that formatting permanently erases all data including even protected images.

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Top page > Changing settings > Internal Memory Tool > Create REC. Folder

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Before Use Create REC. Folder

Shooting
Creates a folder in the internal memory for recording images.
Viewing Images are recorded in the newly created folder until you create another folder or select another
recording folder.
Using MENU items (Shooting)
1. MENU (Settings) (Internal Memory Tool) [Create REC. Folder] [OK]
Using MENU items (Viewing)

Changing settings
On the folders
Using with your computer
After a new folder is created, you can change the storage destination folder [Details] and select
Printing the folder for viewing images. [Details]

Troubleshooting
Note
Precautions / About this camera Up to 4,000 images can be stored in one folder. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a
new folder is automatically created.
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Top page > Changing settings > Internal Memory Tool > Change REC. Folder

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Before Use Change REC. Folder

Shooting
Changes the folder in the internal memory that is currently used for recording images.
Viewing
1. MENU (Settings) (Internal Memory Tool) [Change REC. Folder]
Using MENU items (Shooting) 2. Select a folder with / on the control button.
Using MENU items (Viewing) 3. [OK]

Changing settings
Notes
Using with your computer You cannot select the “100” folder as a recording folder.
You cannot move recorded images to another folder.
Printing

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Top page > Changing settings > Internal Memory Tool > Delete REC. Folder

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Before Use Delete REC. Folder

Shooting
Deletes a folder for recording images in the internal memory.
Viewing
1. MENU (Settings) (Internal Memory Tool) [Delete REC. Folder]
Using MENU items (Shooting) 2. Select a folder with / on the control button.
Using MENU items (Viewing) 3. [OK]

Changing settings
Notes
Using with your computer If you delete the folder set as the recording folder using [Delete REC. Folder], the folder that
has the largest folder number is selected as the next recording folder.
Printing
You can delete only empty folders. If a folder contains images, or files that cannot be played
Troubleshooting back by the camera, first delete these images and files using a computer, and then delete
the folder.
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Top page > Changing settings > Internal Memory Tool > File Number

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Before Use File Number

Shooting
Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images.
Viewing
1. MENU (Settings) (Internal Memory Tool) [File Number] desired
Using MENU items (Shooting) mode

Using MENU items (Viewing)

Changing settings Series Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording folder is changed.

Starts from 0001 each time the folder is changed. (When the recording folder
Using with your computer Reset
contains a file, a number one higher than the largest number is assigned.)
Printing

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Top page > Changing settings > Clock Settings > Area Setting

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Before Use Area Setting

Shooting
Adjusts the time to the local time of a selected area.
Viewing
1. MENU (Settings) (Clock Settings) [Area Setting] desired setting
Using MENU items (Shooting)

Using MENU items (Viewing)

Changing settings You use the camera in your area. When the currently set area differs from
Home
your home area, you must make the Area Setting.
Using with your computer You use the camera set to the time at your destination. Set the destination
Destination
area.
Printing

Troubleshooting

Precautions / About this camera Changing Area Setting


Contents list Setting a frequently visited destination lets you easily adjust the time when you visit that
destination.
1. Select the area part for [Destination], then press .

2. Select an area with / on the control button, and select Daylight Savings time with
/ .

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Top page > Changing settings > Clock Settings > Date & Time Setting

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Before Use Date & Time Setting

Shooting
Sets the date and time again.
Viewing
1. MENU (Settings) (Clock Settings) [Date & Time Setting] desired
Using MENU items (Shooting) setting

Using MENU items (Viewing) 2. Set the numeric value and desired setting with / / / on the control button.

Changing settings 3. [OK]

Using with your computer


Date & Time Format You can select the date and time display format.
Printing
Daylight Savings You can select Daylight Savings [On] / [Off].
Troubleshooting
Date & Time You can set the date and time.
Precautions / About this camera

Contents list Note


The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. By using “PMB” in
the CD-ROM (supplied), you can print or save images with the date.

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Top page > Using with your computer > Recommended computer environment > Recommended
computer environment (Windows)
Operation Search

Before Use
Recommended computer environment (Windows)
Shooting

Viewing The following computer environment is recommended when using the supplied software “PMB”,
“Music Transfer” or “PMB Portable”, and importing images via a USB connection.
Using MENU items (Shooting)

Using MENU items (Viewing)


OS (pre-installed) Microsoft Windows XP*1 SP3 / Windows Vista SP2* 2 / Windows 7
Changing settings
CPU: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster
Using with your computer Memory: 512 MB or more
Others
Hard Disk: Disk space required for installation—approximately 500 MB
Printing Display: Screen resolution: 1,024 × 768 dots or more

Troubleshooting
* 1 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported.
Precautions / About this camera * 2 Starter (Edition) is not supported.

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Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems
described above or in a multi-boot environment.
If you connect two or more USB devices to a single computer at the same time, some
devices, including the camera, may not operate, depending on the types of USB devices
you are using.
Connecting the camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB
2.0 compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed transfer), as the camera is compatible
with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant).
When your computer resumes activity from suspend or sleep mode, communication
between the camera and your computer may not recover at the same time.

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Top page > Using with your computer > Recommended computer environment > Recommended
computer environment (Macintosh)
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Before Use
Recommended computer environment (Macintosh)
Shooting

Viewing The following computer environment is recommended when using the supplied software “Music
Transfer” and “PMB Portable” or importing images via a USB connection.
Using MENU items (Shooting)

Using MENU items (Viewing)


USB Connection: Mac OS X (v10.3 to v10.6)
OS (pre-installed)
Changing settings Music Transfer / PMB Portable: Mac OS X* (v10.4 to v10.6)

Using with your computer


* Equipped with Intel processor
Printing
Notes
Troubleshooting Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems
described above or in a multi-boot environment.
Precautions / About this camera
If you connect two or more USB devices to a single computer at the same time, some
devices, including the camera, may not operate, depending on the types of USB devices
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you are using.
Connecting the camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB
2.0 compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed transfer), as the camera is compatible
with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant).
When your computer resumes activity from suspend or sleep mode, communication
between the camera and your computer may not recover at the same time.

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Top page > Using with your computer > Using the software > “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)”

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Before Use “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)”

Shooting
“PMB” allows you to import images shot with the camera to a computer for display. Make a
Viewing USB connection between the camera and your computer, and click [Import].
Images on a computer can be exported to the internal memory, and displayed on the camera.
Using MENU items (Shooting) Make a USB connection between the camera and your computer, click [Export] [Export
Using MENU items (Viewing) Media Files] in the [Manipulate] menu, and click [Export].
You can save and print images with the date.
Changing settings You can display images stored on a computer by shooting date in a calendar display.
You can correct (Red Eye Reduction, etc.) still images, and change the shooting date and
Using with your computer
time.
Printing You can upload images to a network service. (An internet connection environment is
required.)
Troubleshooting For other details, see (PMB Help).
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Top page > Using with your computer > Using the software > “Music Transfer”

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Before Use “Music Transfer”

Shooting
“Music Transfer” allows you to replace the Music files provided in the camera at the factory with
Viewing your favorite tracks, and to delete and add Music files.
You can also restore the tracks stored at the factory to your camera.
Using MENU items (Shooting) The following track types can be imported using “Music Transfer”.
MP3 files stored on the hard disk of your computer
Using MENU items (Viewing)
Music CD tracks
Changing settings Preset-music saved on the camera
Before starting up “Music Transfer,” perform MENU (Settings) (Main Settings)
Using with your computer
[Download Music], and connect the camera to the computer.
Printing For other details, see the help in “Music Transfer”.

Troubleshooting

Precautions / About this camera Related Topic


Download Music
Contents list Empty Music

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Top page > Using with your computer > Using the software > Installing “PMB” and “Music
Transfer” (Windows)
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Before Use
Installing “PMB” and “Music Transfer” (Windows)
Shooting

Viewing 1. Turn on your computer and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive.
The installation menu screen appears.
Using MENU items (Shooting)
If it does not appear, double-click [Computer] (in Windows XP, [My Computer])
Using MENU items (Viewing) (SONYPMB).
If the AutoPlay screen appears, select “Run Install.exe” and follow the instructions that
Changing settings appear on the screen to proceed with the installation.
Using with your computer 2. Click [Install].
The “Choose Setup Language” screen appears.
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3. Select the desired language, then proceed to the following screen.
Troubleshooting The “License Agreement” screen appears.
4. Carefully read the agreement, click the radio button ( ) to accept the terms of the
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agreement, and then click [Next].
Contents list 5. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
For the installation, connect the camera to the computer during the procedure. [Details]
When the restarting confirmation message appears, restart the computer following the
instructions on the screen.
DirectX may be installed depending on the system environment of your computer.
6. Remove the CD-ROM after the installation is complete.
7. Start up the software.
To start up “PMB,” click (PMB) on the desktop.
For the detailed operation method, see the following PMB support page (English only):
http://www.sony.co.jp/pmb-se
or click (PMB Help).
To start up “PMB” from the Start menu, select [Start] [All Programs] (PMB).
If “PMB” was installed on your computer and if you re-install “PMB” using the supplied
CD-ROM, you can start up all the applications from “PMB Launcher.” To start up “PMB
Launcher,” double-click (PMB Launcher) on the desktop.

Notes
Log on as Administrator.
If “PMB” has been already installed on your computer and that “PMB” version number is
lower than that of the supplied CD-ROM, re-install “PMB” using the supplied CD-ROM.
If the version number is higher than that of the supplied CD-ROM, you do not need to re-
install “PMB”. When you connect the camera and the computer via USB cable, the available
“PMB” function is activated.
If “PMB” has already been installed on your computer and that “PMB” version number is
lower than 5.0, some functions may become invalid after you install “PMB” using the
supplied CD-ROM. Also, you can start up “PMB” or other various software from “PMB
Launcher” installed at the same time. To start up “PMB Launcher,” double-click (PMB
Launcher) on the desktop.

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Top page > Using with your computer > Using the software > Installing “Music Transfer”
(Macintosh)
Operation Search

Before Use
Installing “Music Transfer” (Macintosh)
Shooting

Viewing 1. Turn on your Macintosh computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM
drive.
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2. Double-click (SONYPMB).
Using MENU items (Viewing)
3. Double-click the [MusicTransfer.pkg] file in the [Mac] folder.
Changing settings The installation of the software starts.

Using with your computer Notes


“PMB” is not compatible with Macintosh computers.
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Shut down all other application software before you install “Music Transfer”.
Troubleshooting For installation, you need to log on as Administrator.

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Introduction to “PMB”
Contents list “PMB” allows you to import images shot with the camera to a computer for display. Make a
USB connection between the camera and your computer, and click [Import].
Images on a computer can be exported to the internal memory, and displayed on the
camera. Make a USB connection between the camera and your computer, click [Export]
[Export Media Files] in the [Manipulate] menu, and click [Export].
You can save and print images with the date.
You can display images stored on a computer by shooting date in a calendar display.
You can correct (Red Eye Reduction, etc.) still images, and change the shooting date and
time.
You can create discs with CD or DVD disc-writing drive.
You can upload images to media services. (An internet connection environment is required.)
For other details, see (PMB Help).

Introduction to “Music Transfer”


“Music Transfer” allows you to replace the Music files provided in the camera at the factory with
your favorite tracks, and to delete and add Music files.
You can also restore the tracks stored at the factory to your camera.
The following track types can be imported using “Music Transfer”.
MP3 files stored on the hard disk of your computer
Music CD tracks
Preset-music saved on the camera
Before starting up “Music Transfer”, perform MENU (Settings) (Main
Settings) [Download Music], and connect the camera to a computer.
For other details, see the help in “Music Transfer”.

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Top page > Using with your computer > Connecting the camera to the computer > Connecting
the camera to the computer
Operation Search

Before Use
Connecting the camera to the computer
Shooting

Viewing 1. Turn on the computer, then press (Playback) button.

Using MENU items (Shooting) 2. Connect the camera to your computer using a dedicated USB connection support cable
(supplied) (A).
Using MENU items (Viewing) When a USB connection is established for the first time, your computer automatically
runs a program to recognize the camera. Wait for a while.
Changing settings

Using with your computer

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Troubleshooting

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Contents list

Related Topic
USB Connect
LUN Setting

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Top page > Using with your computer > Connecting the camera to the computer > Importing
images to a computer (Windows)
Operation Search

Before Use
Importing images to a computer (Windows)
Shooting

Viewing “PMB” allows you to easily import images.


For details on “PMB” functions, see the “PMB Help”.
Using MENU items (Shooting)
Importing images to a computer without using “PMB”
Using MENU items (Viewing)
When the AutoPlay Wizard appears after making a USB connection between the camera and a
Changing settings computer, click [Open folder to view files] [OK] [DCIM] copy the desired images to
the computer.
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Top page > Using with your computer > Connecting the camera to the computer > Importing
images to a computer (Macintosh)
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Before Use
Importing images to a computer (Macintosh)
Shooting

Viewing 1. Connect the camera to your Macintosh computer first. Double-click the newly recognized
icon on the desktop the folder where the images you want to import are stored.
Using MENU items (Shooting)
2. Drag and drop the image files to the hard disk icon.
Using MENU items (Viewing) The image files are copied to the hard disk.

Changing settings 3. Double-click the hard disk icon the desired image file in the folder containing the copied
files.
Using with your computer The image is displayed.
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Top page > Using with your computer > Connecting the camera to the computer > Deleting the
USB connection
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Before Use
Deleting the USB connection
Shooting

Viewing Perform the procedures from step 1 to 3 below before:


Disconnecting the dedicated USB connection support cable (supplied).
Using MENU items (Shooting) Finishing copying images from the internal memory.
Turning off the camera.
Using MENU items (Viewing)
1. Double-click the disconnect icon ( / ) on the tasktray.
Changing settings

Using with your computer

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2. Click (USB Mass Storage Device) [Stop].
Contents list 3. Confirm the device on the confirmation window, then click [OK].

Note
Drag and drop the drive icon to the “Trash” icon beforehand if you use a Macintosh
computer, and the camera is disconnected from the computer.

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Top page > Using with your computer > Uploading images to a media service > “PMB Portable”

Operation Search

Before Use “PMB Portable”

Shooting
This camera has a built-in application “PMB Portable”.
Viewing You can use this application to do the following:
You can easily upload images to a blog or other media service.
Using MENU items (Shooting) You can easily choose images and the sharing site to upload.
You can upload images from a computer connected to the Internet even when you are away
Using MENU items (Viewing)
from home or the office.
Changing settings You can easily register the media services (such as blogs) you use frequently.
For details on “PMB Portable”, see the “PMB Portable” help.
Using with your computer

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Troubleshooting “PMB Portable” makes it possible to download the URLs of a number of websites from the server
administered by Sony (the “Sony server”).
Precautions / About this camera
In order to use “PMB Portable” to enjoy the benefits of the image uploading service or other
services (the “services”) provided by these and other websites, you must consent to the
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following.
Some websites require registration procedures and / or fees to use their services. In using
such services, you must comply with the terms and conditions established by the websites
concerned.
Services may be terminated or changed in accordance with the convenience of the website
operators. Sony will not be held responsible for any trouble occurring between the users and
third parties or any inconvenience caused to users relating to the utilization of the services
inclusive of the termination of or changes to such services.
To view a website, you will be redirected to it by the Sony server. There may be times when
you cannot access the website because of server maintenance or for other reasons.
If the operation of the Sony server is to be terminated, you will be notified of the termination
ahead of time on Sony’s website, etc.
The URLs to which you are redirected by the Sony server and other information may be
recorded for the purposes of improving Sony’s future products and services. However, no
personal data will be recorded on such occasions.

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Top page > Using with your computer > Uploading images to a media service > Starting up
“PMB Portable” (Windows)
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Before Use
Starting up “PMB Portable” (Windows)
Shooting

Viewing For Windows, when using “PMB Portable” for the first time, you must select the language. Follow
the procedure below to make the selection. Once the language selection has been made, steps
Using MENU items (Shooting) 3 to 5 are unnecessary the next time you use “PMB Portable”.
Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer.
When you connect the camera and your computer, the AutoPlay Wizard appears.
Changing settings Click [×] to close any unnecessary drives.
If the desired AutoPlay Wizard does not appear, click [Computer] (in Windows XP, [My
Using with your computer
Computer]) [PMBPORTABLE], then double-click “PMBP_Win.exe”.
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2. Click “PMB Portable”.
Troubleshooting (In Windows XP, click “PMB Portable” [OK].)
If [PMB Portable] is not displayed within the AutoPlay Wizard, click [Computer]
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[PMBPORTABLE], then double-click “PMBP_Win.exe”.
Contents list The Language Selection screen appears.
3. Select the desired language, then click [OK].
The Region Selection screen appears.
4. Select the appropriate [Region] and [Country/Area], and then click [OK].
The User Agreement screen appears.
5. Read the agreement carefully. If you accept the terms of the agreement, click [I Agree].
“PMB Portable” starts up.

Notes
Set [LUN Setting] in [Main Settings] to [Multi].
Always connect to a network when using “PMB Portable”.
When uploading images over the Internet, the cache may remain in the computer being
used depending on the service provider. This is also true when this product is used for this
purpose.
When a bug occurs in “PMB Portable” or you delete “PMB Portable” by mistake, you can
recover “PMB Portable” by downloading the PMB Portable installer from the website.

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Top page > Using with your computer > Uploading images to a media service > Starting up
“PMB Portable” (Macintosh)
Operation Search

Before Use
Starting up “PMB Portable” (Macintosh)
Shooting

Viewing 1. Make a USB connection between the camera and a Macintosh computer.
When you connect the camera and your computer, [PMBPORTABLE] appears on the
Using MENU items (Shooting) desktop.
Click [×] to close any unnecessary drives.
Using MENU items (Viewing)
2. Click [PMBP_Mac] in the [PMBPORTABLE] folder.
Changing settings The Region Selection screen appears.
Using with your computer 3. Select the appropriate [Region] and [Country/Area], and then click [OK].
The User Agreement screen appears.
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4. Read the agreement carefully. If you accept the terms of the agreement, click [I Agree].
Troubleshooting “PMB Portable” starts up.

Precautions / About this camera Notes


Set [LUN Setting] in [Main Settings] to [Multi].
Contents list Always connect to a network when using “PMB Portable”.
When uploading images over the Internet, the cache may remain in the computer being
used depending on the service provider. This is also true when this product is used for this
purpose.
When a bug occurs in “PMB Portable” or you delete “PMB Portable” by mistake, you can
recover “PMB Portable” by downloading the PMB Portable installer from the website.

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Top page > Printing > Printing still images > Printing still images

Operation Search

Before Use Printing still images

Shooting
You can print still images using the following methods.
Viewing Printing using a computer
You can import images to a computer using the supplied “PMB” software and print the
Using MENU items (Shooting) images.
You can insert the date on the image and print it. For details, see the “PMB Help”.
Using MENU items (Viewing)

Changing settings Notes


When you print still images shot in [16:9] mode, both edges may be cut off.
Using with your computer You cannot print panorama images depending on the printer.
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Top page > Troubleshooting > If you have problems > If you have problems

Operation Search

Before Use If you have problems

Shooting
If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions.
Viewing 1. Check the items under “Troubleshooting”, then check your camera.
Using MENU items (Shooting) 2. Press the RESET button using a fine-tipped object, and turn on the power.
3. Initialize the settings. [Details]
Using MENU items (Viewing)
4. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Changing settings Be aware that by sending the camera for repair, you give consent that the contents of the
internal memory, music files may be checked.
Using with your computer
Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be
Printing found at our Customer Support Website.
http://www.sony.net/
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Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Battery pack and power

Operation Search

Before Use Battery pack and power

Shooting

Viewing Cannot turn on the camera.

Using MENU items (Shooting) The battery pack is discharged. Charge the camera.

Using MENU items (Viewing)


The power turns off suddenly.
Changing settings
Depending on the camera and battery temperature, the power may turn off automatically to
Using with your computer protect the camera. In this case, a message is displayed on the LCD screen before the power
turns off.
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If you do not operate the camera for a certain period of time while the power is on, the
Troubleshooting camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack. Turn on the camera
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Battery life is short.

Charge the battery until the charge lamp disappears.

You are using the camera in an extremely hot or cold location, or the charging is insufficient.
This is not a malfunction.

If you have not used the camera for a prolonged period, the efficiency of the battery will be
improved by repeatedly charging and discharging it.

When usable battery life becomes half the usual time, even after charging the battery fully,
the battery may need to be replaced. Consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Cannot charge the camera.

Turn off the camera and make the USB connection.

Disconnect the dedicated USB connection support cable (supplied), and then reconnect it.

Use the dedicated USB connection support cable.

Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F).

Turn on the computer and connect the camera.

Release the computer from sleep or hibernation status.

Connect the camera directly to a computer using the supplied dedicated USB connection
support cable.

Connect the camera to a computer with an operating system that is supported by the camera.
After trying the remedies above, if the problem still persists, press the RESET button using a
fine-tipped object, and turn on the power. Then reconnect it to the computer using the
supplied dedicated USB connection support cable.

The remaining charge indicator is incorrect.

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This phenomenon may occur if you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location.

A discrepancy arose between the remaining charge indicator and the actual remaining battery
charge. Fully discharge the battery pack once, then charge it to correct the indication.

The battery pack is dead. [Details] Consult your nearest Sony dealer.

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Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Shooting still images / movies

Operation Search

Before Use Shooting still images / movies

Shooting

Viewing Cannot record images.

Using MENU items (Shooting) Check the free capacity of the internal memory.
Delete unnecessary images. [Details]
Using MENU items (Viewing)
You cannot record images while charging the flash.
Changing settings
Set the mode switch to (Still Image) when shooting still images.
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Set the mode switch to (Movie) when shooting movies.
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Troubleshooting Smile Shutter function does not work.


Precautions / About this camera No image is shot if a smiling face is not detected. [Details]

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The image is out of focus.

The subject is too close. When shooting, make sure to position the lens farther away from the
subject than the following minimum shooting distances:
In Intelligent Auto, and Easy Mode: Approximately 1 cm (13/32 inches) (W), 50 cm (19 3/4
inches) (T) from the lens.
In other recording modes: Approximately 8 cm (3 1/4 inches) (W), 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (T)
from the lens. Or set to Close focus mode and shoot about 1 cm to 20 cm (13/32 inches to
7 7/8 inches) from the W side.

(Landscape), (Twilight) or (Fireworks) mode is selected in the Scene Selection when


shooting still images.

Zoom does not work.

You cannot use the optical zoom in Sweep Panorama mode.

You cannot use the Smart zoom depending on the image size. [Details]

You cannot use the digital zoom when:


The Smile Shutter is working.
[Self-Timer] is set to [Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two People].

Cannot select the Face Detection function.

You can select Face Detection only when the focus mode is set to [Multi AF] and the metering
mode is set to [Multi].

You cannot select Face Detection when the Close Focus mode is activated.

The flash does not work.

You cannot use the flash when:


Burst mode is selected. [Details]
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(High Sensitivity), (Twilight) or (Fireworks) mode is selected in Scene Selection.
Shooting in Sweep Panorama mode.
Shooting in Movie Mode.

Set the flash to (On) when the Scene Selection mode is set to (Landscape),
(Gourmet), (Pet), (Beach) or (Snow) mode. [Details]

Fuzzy white circular spots appear in images shot using the flash.

Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air reflected the flash light and appeared in the image. This
is not a malfunction. [Details]

The close-up shoot function (Macro/Focus On) does not work.

(Landscape), (Twilight) or (Fireworks) mode is selected in the Scene Selection.

When Close Focus mode is selected, the shooting distance is approximately 1 cm to 20 cm


(13/32 inches to 7 7/8 inches).

[Macro] is set to [Auto] in the following situations:


In Movie Mode
When the Smile Shutter function is activated.
In Easy Mode
In Sweep Panorama
When [Self-Timer] is set to [Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two People].

The date and time are not displayed on the LCD screen.

While shooting, the date and time are not displayed. They are displayed only during playback.

Cannot insert dates on images.

This camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. By using “PMB”,
you can print or save images with the date. [Details]

The F value and shutter speed flash when you press and hold the
shutter button halfway down.
The exposure is incorrect. Correct the exposure. [Details]

The image colors are not correct.

Adjust the White Balance. [Details]

White or purple streaks appear in bright areas of the subject, or the


whole screen of the image becomes reddish.
This phenomenon is called smearing. This is not a malfunction. Smearing is not recorded on
still images, but is recorded as streaks or uneven colors on Sweep Panorama images or
movies.
(“Bright areas” refers to the sun or electric lights which are much brighter than surroundings.)

Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place.

The camera is attempting to increase the visibility of the screen by temporarily brightening the
image under conditions of low illumination. There is no effect on the recorded image.

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The eyes of the subject come out red.

Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [Auto] or [On]. [Details]

Shoot the subject at a distance closer than the flash range using the flash.

Light the room and shoot the subject.

Retouch the image using [Retouch] [Red Eye Correction] in viewing menu [Details], or
correct using “PMB”. [Details]

Dots appear and remain on the screen.

This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded.

Cannot shoot images in succession.

The internal memory is full. Delete unnecessary images. [Details]

The battery level is low. Charge the camera.

The same image is shot several times.

Set [Burst Settings] to [Single]. [Details]

[Scene Recognition] is set to [Advanced]. [Details]

While charging the Power/Charge lamp flashes.

If you charge the battery pack which has not been used for a long time, the Power/Charge
lamp may flash.

The battery is not charged even after the Power/Charge lamp turned off.

This phenomenon occurs when you charge the camera in an extremely hot or cold location.
Charging the battery in an ambient temperature of 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F) is
recommended.

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Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Viewing images

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Before Use Viewing images

Shooting

Viewing Cannot play back images.

Using MENU items (Shooting) The folder / file name has been changed on your computer.

No guarantees are made for playing back, on this camera, files containing images which were
Using MENU items (Viewing)
processed on a computer or images which were shot using other cameras.
Changing settings The camera is in USB mode. Delete the USB connection. [Details]
Using with your computer This may be as a result of copying images on your computer to the internal memory without
using the “PMB”. Register unregistered images in the database file on the registration screen
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[Details], or play such images in Folder view. [Details]
Troubleshooting

Precautions / About this camera The date and time are not displayed.

Contents list The screen display is set to display images only. Press the DISP (Screen Display Settings)
button to display information. [Details]

Cannot hear music during slideshow.

Transfer music files to the camera with “Music Transfer”. [Details]

Confirm that the volume setting and slideshow setting are correct. [Details]

Cannot display images in index mode.

The camera is set to Easy Mode. Cancel Easy Mode.

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Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Deleting

Operation Search

Before Use Deleting

Shooting

Viewing Cannot delete an image.

Using MENU items (Shooting) Cancel the protection. [Details]


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Changing settings

Using with your computer

Printing

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Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Computers

Operation Search

Before Use Computers

Shooting

Viewing Your computer does not recognize the camera.

Using MENU items (Shooting) When the battery level is low, charge the camera.

Set [USB Connect] to [Mass Storage]. [Details]


Using MENU items (Viewing)
Use the dedicated USB connection support cable (supplied).
Changing settings
Disconnect the dedicated USB connection support cable from both the computer and the
Using with your computer camera, and connect it again firmly.

Printing Disconnect all equipment other than the camera, the keyboard and the mouse from the USB
connectors of your computer.
Troubleshooting
Connect the camera directly to your computer without passing through a USB hub or other
Precautions / About this camera device.

Contents list Set [LUN Setting] to [Multi]. [Details]

Cannot import images.

Connect the camera and your computer correctly making a USB connection. [Details]

After making a USB connection, “PMB” does not start automatically.

Make the USB connection after the computer is turned on.

After making a USB connection, “PMB Portable” does not start.

Set [LUN Setting] to [Multi]. [Details]

Set [USB Connect] to [Mass Storage]. [Details]

Connect the computer to the network.

Cannot play back images on your computer.

If you are using “PMB”, refer to “PMB Help”. [Details]

Consult the computer or software manufacturer.

The image and sound are interrupted by noise when you view a movie
on a computer.
You are playing back the movie directly from the internal memory. Import the movie to your
computer using “PMB” and play it back. [Details]

Images once exported to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera.

Export them to a folder recognized by the camera, such as “101MSDCF”, then play such
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images in Folder View. [Details]

Register the image in the Image Database File and play in [Date View]. [Details]

Event View is not available on this camera.

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Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Printing

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Before Use Printing

Shooting

Viewing Cannot print an image.

Using MENU items (Shooting) Refer to the operation manual of the printer.

Using MENU items (Viewing)


Images are printed with both edges cut off.
Changing settings
Depending on your printer, all the edges of the image may be cut off. Especially when you
Using with your computer print an image shot with the image size set to [16:9], the lateral end of the image may be cut
off.
Printing
When printing images using your printer, cancel the trimming or borderless settings. Consult
Troubleshooting the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer provides these functions or not.
Precautions / About this camera When having images printed at a digital print shop, ask the shop whether they can print the
images without cutting off both edges.
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Cannot print images with the date.

Using “PMB”, you can print images with date. [Details]

The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. However, because
the images shot with the camera include information on the recording date, you can print
images with the date superimposed if the printer or the software can recognize Exif
information. For compatibility with Exif information, consult the manufacturer of the printer or
the software.

If you use a photo printing service, ask them to superimpose the dates on images.
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Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Others

Operation Search

Before Use Others

Shooting

Viewing The lens gets fogged.

Using MENU items (Shooting) Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour
before using it.
Using MENU items (Viewing)

Changing settings The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time.
Using with your computer This is not a malfunction.
Printing

Troubleshooting The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the camera.

Precautions / About this camera Set the date and time again. [Details]

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The date or time is incorrect.

The Area Setting is set to a different location than your current location. Change the setting
by MENU (Settings) [Clock Settings] [Area Setting].

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Top page > Troubleshooting > Warning indicators and messages > Messages

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Before Use Messages

Shooting
If the following messages appear, follow the instructions.
Viewing

Using MENU items (Shooting)


The battery level is low. Charge the battery pack immediately. Depending on the conditions of
Using MENU items (Viewing) use the indicator may flash even though there are still 5 minutes to 10 minutes of remaining
Changing settings battery time left.

Using with your computer


System error
Printing
Turn the power off and then on again.
Troubleshooting

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Camera overheating
Allow it to cool
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The camera temperature has risen. The power may turn off automatically, or you may be
unable to record movies. Leave the camera in a cool location until the temperature goes
down.

Internal memory error

Turn the power off and then on again.

Error formatting internal memory

Format the media again. [Details]

No images

No images that can be played back have been recorded in the internal memory.

No still images

The selected folder or date does not contain a file that can be played back in a slideshow.

Folder error

A folder with the same first three digit number already exists on the internal memory (for
example: 123MSDCF and 123ABCDE). Select another folder [Details], or create a new folder.
[Details]

Cannot create more folders

The folder with a name beginning with “999” exists on the internal memory. You cannot
create any folders if this is the case.
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Empty folder contents

You tried to delete a folder containing one or more files. Delete all of the files and then delete
the folder.

Folder protected

You tried to delete a folder that is protected as read only on a computer.

Cannot display file

An error occurred while the image was playing back.


No guarantees are made for playing back, on this camera, files containing images which were
processed on a computer or images which were shot using other cameras.

Read only folder

You have selected a folder that cannot be set as a recording folder on the camera. Select
another folder. [Details]

File protected

Release the protection. [Details]

Image size over limit

You are playing back an image of a size that cannot be played back on the camera.

Unable to detect face for retouch

You may not be able to retouch the image depending on the image.

(Vibration warning indicator)

Camera shake may occur due to insufficient light. Use the flash, or mount the camera on a
tripod to secure the camera.

Maximum number of images already selected

Up to 100 files can be selected when using [Multiple Images].

You can add (Share it Later) marks to up to 999 files.

Error Playing Music

Delete the Music file, or replace it with a normal Music file.

Execute [Empty Music], then download a new Music file.

Error Formatting Music

Execute [Empty Music].

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Operation cannot be executed in unsupported files

Processing and other editing functions of the camera cannot be performed on image files that
have been processed using a computer or images that were recorded with other cameras.

Preparing Image Database File Please wait

The camera restores the date information, etc., in cases where images have been deleted on
a PC, etc.

The necessary Image Database File is created after the internal memory is formatted.

The number of images exceeds that for which date management in a database file by the
camera is possible. To register additional images in the Image Database File, delete images
in [Date View].

It is not possible to record to the camera’s Image Database File or play back using [Date
View]. Use “PMB” to back up all images to a PC and use it to restore the internal memory.

Image Database File error


Cannot recover
Import all of the images to the computer with “PMB”, and format the internal memory.
[Details]
To view the images again with the camera, export the imported images to the camera with
“PMB”.

Recording function unavailable due to high internal temperature

The camera temperature has risen. You cannot record images until the temperature has gone
down.

Recording has stopped due to increased camera temperature

Recording has stopped due to a rise in temperature while recording a movie. Please wait until
the temperature goes down.

When you record movies for a long time, the camera temperature rises. In this case, stop
recording movies.

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Before Use Precautions

Shooting
Internal memory back up
Viewing Do not use / store the camera in the following places
On carrying
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On operating temperatures
Using MENU items (Viewing) On moisture condensation
Changing settings On image data compatibility
Notes on the LCD screen and lens
Using with your computer

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Internal memory back up
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Do not turn off the camera, or remove the dedicated USB connection support cable (supplied)
Precautions / About this camera while the data transfer to your computer. Otherwise, the internal memory data may be
damaged. Be sure to make a backup copy to protect your data.
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Do not use / store the camera in the following places


In an extremely hot, cold or humid place
In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this
may cause a malfunction.
Under direct sunlight or near a heater
The camera body may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a malfunction.
In a location subject to rocking vibration
Near strong magnetic place
In sandy or dusty places
Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera. This may cause the camera to
malfunction, and in some cases this malfunction cannot be repaired.

On carrying
Do not sit down in a chair or other place with the camera in the back pocket of your trousers
or skirt, as this may cause malfunction or damage the camera.

On operating temperatures
Your camera is designed for use under the temperatures between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and
104°F). Shooting in extremely cold or hot places that exceed this range is not recommended.

On moisture condensation
If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense
inside or outside the camera. This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of the
camera.
If moisture condensation occurs, turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture
to evaporate. Note that if you attempt to shoot with moisture remaining inside the lens, you
will be unable to record clear images.

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On image data compatibility
The camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) universal standard
established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).
Sony does not guarantee that the camera will play back images recorded or edited with other
equipment, or that other equipment will play back images recorded with the camera.

Notes on the LCD screen and lens


The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99%
of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, some tiny black and / or bright dots
(white, red, blue or green) may appear on the LCD screen. These dots are a normal result of
the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording.
Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause
malfunctions. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors.
Do not press against the LCD screen. The screen may be discolored and that may cause a
malfunction.
Images may trail across on the LCD screen in a cold location. This is not a malfunction.

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Before Use Built-in battery pack

Shooting

Viewing On charging the battery pack


We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to
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30°C (50°F to 86°F). The battery pack may not be effectively charged in temperatures outside
Using MENU items (Viewing) this range.
When usable battery life becomes half the usual time, even after charging the battery fully,
Changing settings the battery should be replaced. Consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Using with your computer


Effective use of the battery pack
Printing
Battery performance decreases in low temperature surroundings. So in cold places, the
Troubleshooting operational time of the battery pack is shorter.
Precautions / About this camera The battery pack will run out quickly if you use the flash or zoom frequently.
Do not leave the camera in extremely hot places, such as in a car or under direct sunlight.
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How to store the battery pack


In case you do not use the camera for an extended period, fully charge the camera at least
once a year and completely discharge the battery. Also, store the camera in a cool, dry place.

On battery life
The battery life is limited. Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. If
decreased usage time between charges becomes significant, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
The battery life varies according to how it is stored and the operating conditions and
environment in which each battery pack is used.

About the remaining battery charge

A: High
B: Low
A remaining charge indicator appears on the LCD screen.
It takes about one minute until the correct remaining charge indicator appears.
The remaining charge indicator may not be correct under certain circumstances.
When [Power Save] is set to [Standard] or [Stamina], if you do not operate the camera for a
certain period of time while the power is on, the LCD screen becomes dark, then the camera
turns off automatically (Auto power-off function).

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Before Use Notes on the AC adaptor

Shooting
The supplied AC adaptor is dedicated to this camera. Do not use with other electronic devices
Viewing as it may cause malfunction.
Also, make sure to use genuine Sony AC adaptor.
Using MENU items (Shooting) If the Power/Charge lamp flashes while charging the camera, the battery may be
malfunctioning.
Using MENU items (Viewing)
If the Power/Charge lamp does not light up even after connecting the AC adaptor to the
Changing settings camera and the wall outlet (wall socket), the battery is in charging standby condition as the
ambient temperature is out of the appropriate range. Charging starts and the lamp lights up
Using with your computer when the ambient temperature becomes appropriate for charging. Charging the battery in an
ambient temperature of 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F) is recommended.
Printing
The supplied AC adaptor can not only charge the built-in battery of the camera, but also
Troubleshooting supply the power in playback mode.
Operating performance cannot be ensured if voltage drop or other problems are cased by the
Precautions / About this camera nature of the AC adaptor.

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Top page > Precautions / About this camera > On cleaning > On cleaning

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Before Use On cleaning

Shooting
Cleaning the LCD screen
Viewing Wipe the screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit (sold separately) to remove fingerprints, dust,
Using MENU items (Shooting) etc.

Using MENU items (Viewing) Cleaning the lens


Wipe the lens with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints, dust, etc.
Changing settings
Cleaning the flash
Using with your computer
Clean the flash surface before use. The heat of flash emission may cause dirt on the flash
Printing surface to become discolored or to stick to the flash surface, resulting in insufficient light
emission.
Troubleshooting
Cleaning the camera surface
Precautions / About this camera
Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface
Contents list with a dry cloth. To prevent damage to the finish or casing:
Do not expose the camera to chemical products such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable
cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide.
Do not touch the camera with any of the above on your hand.
Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time.

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Top page > Precautions / About this camera > Number of still images and recordable time of
movies > Number of still images
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Before Use
Number of still images
Shooting

Viewing (Units: Images)

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Internal memory
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Approx. 4GB
Changing settings
16M 540
Using with your computer 10M 810

Printing 5M 1150
VGA 23500
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16:9(12M) 660
Precautions / About this camera
16:9(2M) 3950
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Notes
When the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 99,999, the “>99999”
indicator appears.
When an image shot with other cameras is played back on this camera, the image may not
appear in the actual image size.

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Top page > Precautions / About this camera > Number of still images and recordable time of
movies > Recordable time of movies
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Before Use
Recordable time of movies
Shooting

Viewing The table below shows the approximate maximum recording times. These are the total times for
all movie files. The recordable movie file size is up to approx. 2GB for each file.
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Internal memory
Quality/Size
Changing settings Approx. 4GB

Using with your computer VGA 0:55:00


QVGA 3:25:00
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Note
Precautions / About this camera
The recordable time of movies may vary depending on the shooting conditions
Contents list (temperature, etc.). The value above applies when DISP (Screen Display Settings) is set to
[Normal].

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Top page > Precautions / About this camera > Using the camera abroad > Using the camera
abroad
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Before Use
Using the camera abroad
Shooting

Viewing You can use the AC adaptor (supplied) in any country or region where the power supply is within
100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
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Using MENU items (Viewing) Note


An electronic voltage transformer is unnecessary and its use may cause a malfunction.
Changing settings

Using with your computer

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Top page > Precautions / About this camera > About this camera > License

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Notes on the License
Viewing “zlib”, “libjpeg”, “Miscellaneous” and “ZCAM” software are provided in the camera. We provide
Using MENU items (Shooting) this software based on license agreements with their owners of copyright. Based on requests by
the owners of copyright of these software applications, we have an obligation to inform you of the
Using MENU items (Viewing) following. Please read the following sections.
Read “license4.pdf” in the “License” folder on the CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English) of
Changing settings “zlib”, “libjpeg”, “Miscellaneous” and “ZCAM” software.
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On the license of “Music Transfer” included on the CD-ROM
Printing (supplied)
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
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Top page > Precautions / About this camera > Trademarks > Trademarks

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Before Use Trademarks

Shooting
, “Cyber-shot” are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Viewing Microsoft, Windows, DirectX and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Using MENU items (Shooting) Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc..
Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
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In addition, system and product names used in this manual are, in general, trademarks or
Changing settings registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers. However, the ™ or ®
marks are not used in all cases in this manual.
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